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377 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Maine (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 377 occupations in Maine with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Radiologists at $555,750/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

377
Jobs Over $50K

$555,750

#1: Radiologists

$84,646

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

297,410

Workers in These Jobs

All 377 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Maine

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Radiologists	$555,750	$448,540	N/A
2	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$379,930	$370,520	100
3	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$337,850	$320,460	90
4	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$316,880	$349,150	270
5	Orthodontists	$301,250	$263,020	60
6	Psychiatrists	$300,180	$275,050	80
7	Nurse Anesthetists	$247,470	$259,370	380
8	Pediatricians, General	$245,920	$243,380	130
9	Family Medicine Physicians	$239,870	$239,970	730
10	Dentists, General	$209,200	$237,360	310
11	Podiatrists	$200,850	$203,330	40
12	Public Relations Managers	$166,940	$151,990	N/A
13	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$161,470	$139,890	100
14	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$160,260	$163,470	1,450
15	Sales Managers	$158,660	$146,900	N/A
16	Optometrists	$154,110	$160,730	180
17	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$147,930	$195,680	40
18	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$145,720	$154,620	820
19	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$143,690	$122,840	110
20	Natural Sciences Managers	$141,360	$156,560	430
21	Financial Risk Specialists	$141,020	$121,090	N/A
22	Pharmacists	$140,930	$138,430	1,380
23	Chief Executives	$138,770	$191,480	1,580
24	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$136,400	$141,630	50
25	Purchasing Managers	$135,970	$139,990	170
26	Marketing Managers	$135,380	$157,080	1,320
27	Financial Managers	$133,610	$151,450	3,120
28	Nurse Midwives	$133,270	$131,090	50
29	Database Architects	$133,120	$129,700	190
30	Physician Assistants	$131,170	$134,690	1,030
31	Veterinarians	$130,600	$136,620	600
32	Nurse Practitioners	$130,260	$134,210	1,650
33	Human Resources Managers	$129,720	$135,920	700
34	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$129,690	$150,080	50
35	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$127,490	$133,060	N/A
36	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$125,960	$124,730	70
37	Industrial Production Managers	$124,810	$131,090	800
38	Nuclear Engineers	$123,780	$123,290	420
39	Software Developers	$123,120	$129,040	2,790
40	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$121,520	$108,940	100
41	Medical and Health Services Managers	$120,320	$140,150	2,450
42	Actuaries	$119,620	$125,740	80
43	Commercial Pilots	$117,560	$139,890	100
44	Training and Development Managers	$117,170	$122,520	130
45	Fundraising Managers	$116,470	$126,590	220
46	Electrical Engineers	$114,620	$118,510	1,150
47	Lawyers	$113,120	$129,600	2,280
48	Construction Managers	$110,070	$117,740	1,460
49	Computer Network Architects	$108,570	$115,030	570
50	Chiropractors	$107,300	$108,320	250
51	Air Traffic Controllers	$107,270	$93,400	70
52	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$106,280	$118,190	N/A
53	Administrative Services Managers	$105,380	$117,290	N/A
54	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,270	$112,110	60
55	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$103,710	$103,910	50
56	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,090	$136,220	730
57	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,060	$109,130	50
58	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$102,890	$105,550	1,710
59	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,760	$105,470	60
60	Mechanical Engineers	$102,430	$107,220	890
61	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$102,110	$112,210	370
62	Audiologists	$102,060	$101,290	60
63	Radiation Therapists	$101,980	$111,460	140
64	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$101,850	$97,720	N/A
65	Project Management Specialists	$101,830	$104,230	2,620
66	Computer Programmers	$101,780	$117,430	450
67	Information Security Analysts	$101,730	$109,230	400
68	Industrial Engineers	$101,030	$112,650	1,030
69	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$100,430	$105,420	260
70	Art Directors	$100,300	$102,820	N/A
71	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,730	$110,290	120
72	Physical Therapists	$99,720	$97,950	1,860
73	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,610	$100,300	80
74	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$99,500	$97,370	70
75	Operations Research Analysts	$99,460	$102,300	220
76	General and Operations Managers	$98,860	$112,650	14,770
77	Facilities Managers	$98,310	$103,320	670
78	Civil Engineers	$97,820	$99,310	1,240
79	Dental Hygienists	$97,680	$96,440	1,060
80	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$97,640	$92,890	600
81	Materials Engineers	$97,110	$104,980	100
82	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,970	$98,500	70
83	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,760	$114,470	60
84	Labor Relations Specialists	$96,680	$97,890	210
85	Computer Systems Analysts	$95,820	$99,080	2,480
86	Insurance Underwriters	$95,510	$94,640	520
87	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$95,320	$104,840	130
88	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$95,230	$95,370	380
89	Sales Engineers	$95,180	$94,620	140
90	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$94,140	$93,920	210
91	Gas Plant Operators	$93,990	$89,750	30
92	Environmental Engineers	$93,930	$98,290	220
93	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$93,730	$122,260	100
94	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$93,000	$92,930	180
95	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$92,570	$90,930	160
96	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,480	$102,090	70
97	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$92,350	$96,150	440
98	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,120	$89,430	30
99	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$92,120	$86,940	680
100	Economists	$91,480	$97,410	70
101	Data Scientists	$90,880	$97,500	1,210
102	Food Scientists and Technologists	$89,480	$88,090	30
103	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,750	$113,310	180
104	Financial and Investment Analysts	$88,320	$93,970	710
105	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$88,310	$92,920	550
106	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$88,180	$107,690	860
107	Budget Analysts	$88,130	$89,300	200
108	Registered Nurses	$86,990	$91,700	16,540
109	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$86,840	$91,660	70
110	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$86,050	$85,510	390
111	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,900	$98,390	40
112	Statisticians	$85,680	$92,950	80
113	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,250	$98,200	70
114	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$84,560	$97,060	390
115	Occupational Therapists	$84,310	$87,900	1,120
116	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,290	$93,890	230
117	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,080	$97,880	270
118	Emergency Management Directors	$84,050	$93,350	80
119	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$83,890	$89,940	920
120	Compliance Officers	$83,740	$86,600	1,790
121	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$83,440	$87,980	270
122	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,250	$98,850	300
123	Surveyors	$83,200	$90,520	270
124	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$83,090	$86,320	1,160
125	Acupuncturists	$83,040	$87,140	N/A
126	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$82,910	$91,550	820
127	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$82,780	$101,930	70
128	Speech-Language Pathologists	$82,660	$83,690	640
129	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$82,510	$77,510	N/A
130	Respiratory Therapists	$82,470	$80,400	520
131	Landscape Architects	$82,440	$87,460	110
132	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,280	$102,390	50
133	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$82,140	$83,570	70
134	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$82,050	$75,050	220
135	Loan Officers	$81,900	$88,830	1,060
136	Credit Analysts	$81,750	$87,100	280
137	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,660	$89,640	110
138	School Psychologists	$81,650	$89,820	120
139	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$81,230	$82,980	60
140	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$81,180	$80,250	410
141	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,130	$92,300	170
142	Power Plant Operators	$81,060	$83,380	190
143	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$80,930	$85,160	230
144	Financial Examiners	$80,840	$88,720	230
145	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,250	$89,740	90
146	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$80,080	$80,760	1,050
147	Tool and Die Makers	$79,910	$73,240	80
148	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,860	$105,660	340
149	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,600	$84,150	420
150	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$79,510	$78,950	50
151	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$79,260	$83,880	2,640
152	Urban and Regional Planners	$79,120	$83,690	190
153	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$78,970	$78,290	2,970
154	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$78,670	$78,360	40
155	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$78,600	$86,550	500
156	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$78,590	$80,390	1,650
157	Soil and Plant Scientists	$78,250	$84,180	30
158	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$78,050	$73,670	170
159	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,000	$86,670	60
160	Logisticians	$77,780	$78,050	570
161	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$77,630	$82,410	1,180
162	Accountants and Auditors	$77,480	$84,880	3,860
163	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$77,400	$81,610	180
164	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$77,290	$80,170	3,130
165	Ship Engineers	$77,160	$77,230	30
166	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,050	$78,590	190
167	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,790	$72,240	220
168	Instructional Coordinators	$76,700	$75,690	480
169	Mechanical Drafters	$76,360	$68,780	620
170	Social and Community Service Managers	$76,160	$77,270	1,620
171	Funeral Home Managers	$76,020	$82,470	60
172	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,010	$89,440	80
173	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$75,960	$88,220	120
174	Conservation Scientists	$75,900	$77,100	290
175	Management Analysts	$75,530	$88,290	2,910
176	Electricians	$75,380	$77,250	3,780
177	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$75,340	$73,480	90
178	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$75,100	$70,930	110
179	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$74,790	$74,600	410
180	Construction and Building Inspectors	$74,670	$75,140	710
181	Commercial Divers	$74,610	$64,290	N/A
182	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$74,530	$71,960	180
183	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$74,490	$76,560	330
184	Cost Estimators	$74,080	$77,020	760
185	Massage Therapists	$73,290	$73,300	370
186	Fish and Game Wardens	$73,260	$70,940	190
187	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$73,200	$72,110	760
188	Computer Network Support Specialists	$72,990	$69,460	680
189	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$72,920	$73,570	50
190	Brokerage Clerks	$72,840	$73,720	80
191	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$72,770	$74,300	360
192	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$72,310	$71,380	1,190
193	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$71,980	$79,240	2,390
194	Marriage and Family Therapists	$71,680	$73,910	180
195	Human Resources Specialists	$71,630	$75,140	3,020
196	Healthcare Social Workers	$71,610	$70,860	790
197	Producers and Directors	$71,320	$85,650	400
198	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$71,140	$65,690	160
199	Forensic Science Technicians	$70,870	$65,040	40
200	Tile and Stone Setters	$70,720	$83,810	60
201	Food Service Managers	$70,510	$69,420	1,210
202	Database Administrators	$70,500	$79,880	260
203	Epidemiologists	$68,850	$75,940	60
204	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$68,690	$68,900	1,250
205	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	$68,310	$67,550	60
206	Millwrights	$68,220	$68,990	350
207	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$67,890	$75,560	190
208	Judicial Law Clerks	$67,890	$73,640	30
209	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$67,750	$69,570	140
210	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,670	$76,530	40
211	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,540	$68,620	290
212	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$67,530	$71,220	6,000
213	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$67,050	$69,830	2,120
214	Fundraisers	$66,790	$71,500	930
215	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$66,480	$71,400	530
216	Foresters	$66,480	$68,980	70
217	Physical Therapist Assistants	$66,250	$67,300	410
218	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$66,240	$68,260	190
219	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$66,200	$68,240	440
220	Farm and Home Management Educators	$65,780	$69,640	70
221	Crane and Tower Operators	$65,690	$66,340	360
222	Training and Development Specialists	$65,680	$73,880	1,600
223	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$65,150	$70,950	60
224	Riggers	$64,910	$67,380	330
225	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,880	$66,820	5,540
226	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$64,800	$59,270	80
227	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$64,760	$62,410	770
228	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,660	$59,480	N/A
229	Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	$64,610	$59,760	40
230	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$64,610	$72,160	510
231	Chemists	$64,440	$70,750	140
232	Clergy	$64,340	$64,070	160
233	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$64,290	$70,820	100
234	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$64,270	$68,890	250
235	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$64,240	$69,060	140
236	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$64,100	$67,740	2,320
237	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$64,080	$64,620	240
238	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$64,020	$67,860	120
239	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$64,000	$66,570	2,710
240	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$63,960	$73,200	3,320
241	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$63,900	$70,010	2,120
242	Interior Designers	$63,830	$64,440	230
243	Transportation Inspectors	$63,750	$83,920	90
244	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,590	$66,830	2,780
245	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$63,580	$61,880	400
246	Interpreters and Translators	$63,470	$71,250	90
247	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,440	$66,100	310
248	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$63,290	$66,180	2,000
249	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$63,290	$72,740	350
250	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$63,170	$65,300	2,250
251	Transportation Security Screeners	$63,130	$64,630	160
252	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,070	$70,600	310
253	Paramedics	$63,050	$65,870	470
254	Insurance Sales Agents	$62,920	$71,300	2,240
255	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$62,910	$64,900	290
256	Surgical Technologists	$62,860	$65,140	470
257	Bailiffs	$62,800	$59,870	110
258	Public Relations Specialists	$62,450	$67,260	1,400
259	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$62,420	$64,260	1,210
260	Lodging Managers	$62,400	$71,440	740
261	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,390	$65,930	7,490
262	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$62,300	$62,860	790
263	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$62,220	$61,930	1,690
264	Carpenters	$62,160	$63,300	5,170
265	Postal Service Clerks	$62,130	$60,360	670
266	Sheet Metal Workers	$62,120	$61,830	830
267	Athletic Trainers	$61,970	$63,860	180
268	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$61,880	$64,220	1,320
269	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$61,870	$65,010	710
270	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$61,820	$62,720	90
271	Medical Equipment Repairers	$61,810	$64,010	390
272	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$61,780	$60,780	740
273	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$61,750	$64,350	200
274	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,740	$75,240	510
275	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$61,720	$64,720	400
276	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,710	$64,590	860
277	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$61,280	$64,940	1,490
278	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$61,210	$64,350	60
279	Mechanical Door Repairers	$61,140	$61,200	N/A
280	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$61,090	$58,900	N/A
281	Stonemasons	$60,980	$60,430	230
282	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$60,930	$70,800	960
283	Computer User Support Specialists	$60,890	$63,910	2,810
284	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$60,880	$63,230	80
285	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$60,850	$62,230	1,380
286	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$60,680	$60,130	40
287	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$60,510	$60,330	340
288	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$60,200	$60,890	1,240
289	Biological Technicians	$60,160	$59,680	510
290	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$60,090	$60,990	240
291	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,090	$63,650	2,370
292	Rail Car Repairers	$60,090	$67,300	70
293	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$60,080	$59,170	150
294	Dental Assistants	$60,070	$57,140	1,550
295	Graphic Designers	$60,030	$61,780	560
296	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$59,970	$86,740	690
297	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$59,970	$63,370	1,930
298	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$59,660	$56,560	440
299	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$59,540	$60,770	780
300	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$59,490	$61,420	440
301	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$59,440	$59,850	30
302	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$59,270	$60,230	2,120
303	Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$59,230	$59,830	470
304	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$59,220	$62,890	50
305	Machinists	$59,160	$60,910	1,780
306	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$59,050	$60,980	320
307	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,010	$61,820	1,510
308	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$58,890	$60,460	1,710
309	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$58,880	$62,610	330
310	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$58,880	$60,990	130
311	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$58,630	$61,230	1,780
312	Health Education Specialists	$58,300	$61,860	490
313	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$58,240	$64,490	N/A
314	Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$57,990	$55,230	140
315	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$57,900	$62,110	490
316	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$57,870	$55,450	470
317	Recreational Therapists	$57,560	$60,050	40
318	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$57,360	$59,700	590
319	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$57,250	$57,240	730
320	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$57,240	$55,700	250
321	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$57,200	$60,300	170
322	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$57,190	$59,150	430
323	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$57,050	$55,980	9,980
324	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$57,050	$64,330	1,860
325	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$57,020	$61,100	250
326	Chefs and Head Cooks	$57,010	$61,540	1,250
327	Real Estate Sales Agents	$56,930	$64,840	740
328	Curators	$56,470	$58,570	110
329	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$56,470	$58,860	220
330	Archivists	$56,260	$59,940	60
331	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$56,200	$61,350	680
332	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$56,140	$58,230	2,210
333	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$55,890	$57,470	230
334	Skincare Specialists	$55,850	$62,360	260
335	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$55,810	$56,100	670
336	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$55,680	$57,230	730
337	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$55,540	$57,860	220
338	Credit Counselors	$55,490	$57,890	170
339	Real Estate Brokers	$55,280	$83,420	N/A
340	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$55,150	$57,750	670
341	Broadcast Technicians	$55,110	$58,420	90
342	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$54,080	$59,700	150
343	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$53,580	$57,150	5,760
344	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$53,570	$56,060	1,800
345	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$53,390	$53,320	120
346	Craft Artists	$53,380	$48,250	50
347	Procurement Clerks	$53,070	$55,050	320
348	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$52,780	$54,790	410
349	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$52,730	$53,790	1,090
350	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$52,670	$54,560	140
351	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$52,660	$57,810	570
352	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$52,300	$56,110	490
353	Medical Records Specialists	$52,090	$56,670	1,000
354	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$52,040	$55,200	3,390
355	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$51,970	$55,100	130
356	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,820	$52,050	180
357	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$51,820	$55,030	150
358	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$51,370	$62,440	N/A
359	Rehabilitation Counselors	$51,150	$53,320	330
360	Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	$51,120	$53,310	240
361	Pipelayers	$50,980	$58,100	110
362	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$50,860	$50,780	620
363	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$50,810	$51,720	910
364	Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	$50,710	$50,950	320
365	Social Science Research Assistants	$50,650	$54,530	120
366	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$50,510	$53,800	7,390
367	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$50,370	$51,290	80
368	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$50,350	$53,690	680
369	Cargo and Freight Agents	$50,340	$55,930	190
370	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$50,320	$64,690	200
371	Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	$50,220	$49,920	100
372	Editors	$50,180	$63,910	300
373	Log Graders and Scalers	$50,180	$53,770	120
374	Roofers	$50,120	$53,700	610
375	Helpers--Carpenters	$50,100	$48,560	160
376	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$50,090	$54,840	250
377	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$50,020	$52,450	650

Maine High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Maine are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

64.4% of all tracked occupations in ME earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,020/year (Loan Interviewers and Clerks), while the top earner makes $555,750/year.

Maine ranks #28 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Maine?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 377 occupations in Maine with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 64.4% of all tracked occupations in ME.

What is the highest paying job in Maine?

The highest paying occupation in Maine is Radiologists with a median salary of $555,750 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Maine?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Maine is $50,020/year (Loan Interviewers and Clerks). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Maine?

The average median salary among all 377 occupations that pay over $50K in Maine is $84,646 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Maine?

High-paying jobs in Maine typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics