Highest-paying jobs in Maine
Answer
Family Medicine Physicians have the highest median pay in Maine, $239,870 a year, followed by computer and information systems managers ($160,260) and architectural and engineering managers ($145,720). The median for all jobs in Maine is $51,430, 21st of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 24th.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $51,430
- 21st of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $24.73
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 97.0
- Median worth $52,993 at US prices (24th)
- Jobs
- 640,610
- 603 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Maine, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Maine are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Maine
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,870 | $115.32 | 730 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,260 | $77.05 | 1,450 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,720 | $70.06 | 820 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $140,930 | $67.75 | 1,380 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $138,770 | $66.72 | 1,580 | $213,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $135,380 | $65.09 | 1,320 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Financial Managers | $133,610 | $64.24 | 3,120 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $131,170 | $63.06 | 1,030 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| 9 | Veterinarians | $130,600 | $62.79 | 600 | $130,100 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,260 | $62.62 | 1,650 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $129,720 | $62.37 | 700 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $124,810 | $60.01 | 800 | $126,060 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Software Developers | $123,120 | $59.19 | 2,790 | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $120,320 | $57.85 | 2,450 | $123,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Electrical Engineers | $114,620 | $55.11 | 1,150 | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Lawyers | $113,120 | $54.39 | 2,280 | $159,670 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 17 | Construction Managers | $110,070 | $52.92 | 1,460 | $114,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Computer Network Architects | $108,570 | $52.20 | 570 | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,090 | — | 730 | $107,310 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $102,890 | — | 1,710 | $105,870 | Master's degree |
| 21 | Mechanical Engineers | $102,430 | $49.25 | 890 | $104,110 | Bachelor's degree |
| 22 | Project Management Specialists | $101,830 | $48.96 | 2,620 | $102,320 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Industrial Engineers | $101,030 | $48.57 | 1,030 | $102,440 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | $99,720 | $47.94 | 1,860 | $102,760 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 25 | General and Operations Managers | $98,860 | $47.53 | 14,770 | $105,770 | Bachelor's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Maine without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $92,120 | $44.29 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $88,310 | $42.46 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $83,090 | $39.95 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $82,910 | $39.86 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $79,260 | $38.11 | 2,640 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $78,970 | $37.97 | 2,970 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,590 | $37.79 | 1,650 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $77,290 | $37.16 | 3,130 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Electricians | $75,380 | $36.24 | 3,780 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Construction and Building Inspectors | $74,670 | $35.90 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $72,310 | $34.77 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | Food Service Managers | $70,510 | $33.90 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $67,530 | $32.47 | 6,000 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $67,050 | $32.24 | 2,120 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $64,760 | $31.13 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Maine
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,630 | $38,580 | $18.55 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 18,450 | $36,640 | $17.61 | No formal educational credential |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,250 | $34,710 | $16.69 | No formal educational credential |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 16,540 | $86,990 | $41.82 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | General and Operations Managers | 14,770 | $98,860 | $47.53 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Cashiers | 14,240 | $34,930 | $16.79 | No formal educational credential |
| 7 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 11,950 | $37,220 | $17.89 | No formal educational credential |
| 8 | Office Clerks, General | 11,260 | $45,300 | $21.78 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,980 | $57,050 | $27.43 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 10 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,180 | $38,940 | $18.72 | No formal educational credential |
| 11 | Waiters and Waitresses | 9,090 | $43,370 | $20.85 | No formal educational credential |
| 12 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 8,700 | $46,750 | — | Some college, no degree |
| 13 | Nursing Assistants | 8,540 | $47,070 | $22.63 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 14 | Customer Service Representatives | 7,560 | $47,160 | $22.67 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 7,490 | $62,390 | — | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 7,390 | $50,510 | $24.28 | Some college, no degree |
| 17 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 6,740 | $49,820 | $23.95 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 18 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 6,410 | $45,970 | $22.10 | No formal educational credential |
| 19 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 6,120 | $42,640 | $20.50 | No formal educational credential |
| 20 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 6,000 | $67,530 | $32.47 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Jobs concentrated in Maine
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 39.2× | 530 | $39,850 |
| 2 | Logging Equipment Operators | 9.6× | 830 | $44,780 |
| 3 | Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 4.3× | 730 | $46,210 |
| 4 | Lodging Managers | 4.2× | 740 | $62,400 |
| 5 | Helpers--Electricians | 3.8× | 1,000 | $46,550 |
| 6 | Mechanical Drafters | 3.8× | 620 | $76,360 |
| 7 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 3.6× | 770 | $64,760 |
| 8 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 3.4× | 1,860 | $57,050 |
| 9 | New Accounts Clerks | 3.4× | 510 | $47,420 |
| 10 | Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 3.0× | 940 | $48,150 |
| 11 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | 2.9× | 1,140 | $40,140 |
| 12 | Highway Maintenance Workers | 2.5× | 1,620 | $49,030 |
What 128 careers pay in Maine
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| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $391,490 | 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $328,730 | — |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $496,010 | 150 |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $248,560 | 50 |
| Radiologist | $555,750 | 4 | $572,643 | $420,860 | — |
| OB-GYN | $379,930 | 7 | $391,479 | $292,910 | 100 |
| Orthodontist | $301,250 | 11 | $310,407 | $289,140 | 60 |
| Psychiatrist | $300,180 | 13 | $309,304 | $281,870 | 80 |
| CRNA | $247,470 | 22 | $254,992 | $236,590 | 380 |
| Pediatrician | $245,920 | 9 | $253,395 | $210,040 | 130 |
| Dentist | $209,200 | 6 | $215,559 | $170,950 | 310 |
| Judge | $161,470 | 21 | $166,378 | $153,990 | 100 |
| Optometrist | $154,110 | 10 | $158,794 | $136,570 | 180 |
| Airline Pilot | $147,930 | 25 | $152,427 | $232,140 | 40 |
| Elevator Mechanic | $143,690 | 1 | $148,058 | $109,910 | 110 |
| Pharmacist | $140,930 | 23 | $145,214 | $140,910 | 1,380 |
| Marketing Manager | $135,380 | 30 | $139,495 | $166,790 | 1,320 |
| Nurse Midwife | $133,270 | 18 | $137,321 | $134,040 | 50 |
| Physician Assistant | $131,170 | 38 | $135,157 | $135,880 | 1,030 |
| Veterinarian | $130,600 | 16 | $134,570 | $130,100 | 600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,260 | 31 | $134,219 | $132,300 | 1,650 |
| HR Manager | $129,720 | 33 | $133,663 | $149,280 | 700 |
| Software Engineer | $123,120 | 32 | $126,862 | $135,980 | 2,790 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $120,320 | 24 | $123,977 | $123,860 | 2,450 |
| Actuary | $119,620 | 25 | $123,256 | $130,000 | 80 |
| Commercial Pilot | $117,560 | 23 | $121,133 | $123,220 | 100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $114,620 | 20 | $118,104 | $120,630 | 1,150 |
| Lawyer | $113,120 | 38 | $116,558 | $159,670 | 2,280 |
| Construction Manager | $110,070 | 26 | $113,416 | $114,990 | 1,460 |
| Network Engineer | $108,570 | 41 | $111,870 | $134,050 | 570 |
| Chiropractor | $107,300 | 3 | $110,562 | $79,200 | 250 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $107,270 | 37 | $110,531 | $148,080 | 70 |
| Meteorologist | $103,710 | 20 | $106,862 | $99,070 | 50 |
| School Principal | $102,890 | 31 | $106,018 | $105,870 | 1,710 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,430 | 26 | $105,544 | $104,110 | 890 |
| Audiologist | $102,060 | 17 | $105,162 | $95,780 | 60 |
| Radiation Therapist | $101,980 | 19 | $105,080 | $105,310 | 140 |
| Project Manager | $101,830 | 17 | $104,925 | $102,320 | 2,620 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $101,730 | 38 | $104,822 | $129,180 | 400 |
| Physical Therapist | $99,720 | 36 | $102,751 | $102,760 | 1,860 |
| Operations Manager | $98,860 | 35 | $101,865 | $105,770 | 14,770 |
| Civil Engineer | $97,820 | 33 | $100,793 | $100,840 | 1,240 |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,680 | 21 | $100,649 | $98,100 | 1,060 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $95,230 | 28 | $98,125 | $96,590 | 380 |
| MRI Technician | $94,140 | 25 | $97,002 | $95,480 | 210 |
| Data Scientist | $90,880 | 42 | $93,642 | $120,230 | 1,210 |
| Financial Analyst | $88,320 | 37 | $91,005 | $102,740 | 710 |
| Detective | $88,310 | 28 | $90,994 | $93,790 | 550 |
| Registered Nurse | $86,990 | 29 | $89,634 | $97,550 | 16,540 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $86,990 | 29 | $89,634 | $97,550 | 16,540 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $86,990 | 29 | $89,634 | $97,550 | 16,540 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $86,990 | 29 | $89,634 | $97,550 | 16,540 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $86,990 | 29 | $89,634 | $97,550 | 16,540 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $86,990 | 29 | $89,634 | $97,550 | 16,540 |
| Occupational Therapist | $84,310 | 49 | $86,873 | $100,330 | 1,120 |
| Lineman | $83,090 | 39 | $85,616 | $95,320 | 1,160 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $82,660 | 40 | $85,173 | $97,870 | 640 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $82,470 | 23 | $84,977 | $82,280 | 520 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $82,050 | 18 | $84,544 | $74,310 | 220 |
| Loan Officer | $81,900 | 14 | $84,389 | $76,690 | 1,060 |
| School Psychologist | $81,650 | 31 | $84,132 | $95,990 | 120 |
| Radiology Technician | $80,080 | 23 | $82,514 | $80,110 | 1,050 |
| Architect | $78,600 | 49 | $80,989 | $99,280 | 500 |
| Claims Adjuster | $78,590 | 19 | $80,979 | $78,000 | 1,650 |
| Accountant | $77,480 | 36 | $79,835 | $83,680 | 3,860 |
| Business Analyst | $75,530 | 48 | $77,826 | $101,860 | 2,910 |
| Electrician | $75,380 | 17 | $77,671 | $63,190 | 3,780 |
| Underwater Welder (Commercial Diver data) | $74,610 | 10 | $76,878 | $72,990 | — |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $74,490 | 25 | $76,754 | $76,780 | 330 |
| Massage Therapist | $73,290 | 8 | $75,518 | $58,450 | 370 |
| LPN | $73,200 | 16 | $75,425 | $64,400 | 760 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $71,680 | 10 | $73,859 | $66,940 | 180 |
| HR Specialist | $71,630 | 22 | $73,807 | $75,940 | 3,020 |
| Forensic Scientist | $70,870 | 17 | $73,024 | $72,060 | 40 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $68,690 | 13 | $70,778 | $62,930 | 1,250 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $67,890 | 43 | $69,954 | $79,870 | 190 |
| Police Officer | $67,050 | 34 | $69,088 | $76,210 | 2,120 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $66,250 | 22 | $68,264 | $68,380 | 410 |
| Crane Operator | $65,690 | 28 | $67,687 | $68,080 | 360 |
| High School Teacher | $64,880 | 27 | $66,852 | $72,040 | 5,540 |
| Nutritionist | $64,610 | 48 | $66,574 | $76,400 | 510 |
| Plumber | $64,000 | 25 | $65,945 | $63,800 | 2,710 |
| Interior Designer | $63,830 | 22 | $65,770 | $67,190 | 230 |
| HVAC Technician | $63,170 | 17 | $65,090 | $61,010 | 2,250 |
| TSA Officer | $63,130 | 30 | $65,049 | $66,770 | 160 |
| Paramedic | $63,050 | 19 | $64,967 | $60,600 | 470 |
| Insurance Agent | $62,920 | 20 | $64,833 | $62,280 | 2,240 |
| Surgical Technician | $62,860 | 27 | $64,771 | $64,650 | 470 |
| Paralegal | $62,420 | 21 | $64,317 | $62,890 | 1,210 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,390 | 28 | $64,286 | $63,970 | 7,490 |
| Welder | $62,220 | 9 | $64,111 | $53,750 | 1,690 |
| Carpenter | $62,160 | 17 | $64,049 | $60,580 | 5,170 |
| Athletic Trainer | $61,970 | 22 | $63,854 | $62,520 | 180 |
| IT Support Specialist | $60,890 | 21 | $62,741 | $61,860 | 2,810 |
| Mortician | $60,880 | 11 | $62,731 | $55,010 | 80 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $60,850 | 28 | $62,700 | $61,770 | 1,380 |
| Dental Assistant | $60,070 | 3 | $61,896 | $48,070 | 1,550 |
| Graphic Designer | $60,030 | 26 | $61,855 | $62,960 | 560 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $59,970 | 23 | $61,793 | $59,350 | 1,930 |
| Librarian | $59,540 | 40 | $61,350 | $68,270 | 780 |
| Mail Carrier | $59,010 | 38 | $60,804 | $60,550 | 1,510 |
| School Counselor | $58,630 | 41 | $60,412 | $64,330 | 1,780 |
| Bus Driver | $57,870 | 18 | $59,629 | $59,050 | 470 |
| Truck Driver | $57,050 | 37 | $58,784 | $58,640 | 9,980 |
| Chef | $57,010 | 40 | $58,743 | $62,470 | 1,250 |
| Real Estate Agent | $56,930 | 24 | $58,660 | $52,830 | 740 |
| Esthetician | $55,850 | 7 | $57,548 | $45,330 | 260 |
| Correctional Officer | $52,730 | 31 | $54,333 | $58,940 | 1,090 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $52,090 | 25 | $53,673 | $51,140 | 1,000 |
| Auto Mechanic | $52,040 | 21 | $53,622 | $50,620 | 3,390 |
| Vet Tech | $50,810 | 9 | $52,354 | $47,380 | 910 |
| Court Reporter | $49,110 | 37 | $50,603 | $72,420 | 30 |
| Bartender | $48,920 | 5 | $50,407 | $34,340 | 3,230 |
| Nail Technician | $48,540 | 4 | $50,015 | $35,760 | 200 |
| Firefighter | $48,290 | 33 | $49,758 | $59,280 | 2,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,580 | 13 | $49,026 | $45,690 | 4,480 |
| CNA | $47,070 | 9 | $48,501 | $42,260 | 8,540 |
| Personal Trainer | $47,060 | 19 | $48,490 | $47,160 | 1,140 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $46,860 | 26 | $48,284 | $47,700 | 510 |
| Construction Worker | $46,430 | 32 | $47,841 | $47,120 | 3,960 |
| EMT | $46,340 | 17 | $47,749 | $44,470 | 1,110 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,640 | 24 | $47,027 | $45,230 | 500 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $45,400 | 27 | $46,780 | $45,750 | 2,070 |
| Cosmetologist | $44,000 | 7 | $45,337 | $35,790 | 970 |
| Private Investigator | $43,830 | 41 | $45,162 | $51,220 | 210 |
| Garbage Collector | $43,360 | 40 | $44,678 | $49,690 | 770 |
| Substitute Teacher | $37,440 | 25 | $38,578 | $41,670 | — |
| Barber | $35,300 | 24 | $36,373 | $38,210 | 50 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.