Maine has a state income tax rate of up to 7.15%. The highest paying profession in Maine is Surgeon at $352,200/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Maine, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $352,200 | $169.33 |
| Pilot | Transport | $199,650 | $95.99 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $132,250 | $63.58 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $130,000 | $62.50 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $124,000 | $59.62 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $99,600 | $47.88 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $97,700 | $46.97 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $96,400 | $46.35 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $92,800 | $44.62 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $81,400 | $39.13 |
| Accountant | Finance | $79,900 | $38.41 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $77,600 | $37.31 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $69,700 | $33.51 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $69,150 | $33.25 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $68,900 | $33.12 |
| Plumber | Trades | $63,550 | $30.55 |
| School Counselor | Education | $63,400 | $30.48 |
| Teacher | Education | $61,800 | $29.71 |
| Electrician | Trades | $61,600 | $29.62 |
| Librarian | Education | $61,200 | $29.42 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $61,050 | $29.35 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $59,200 | $28.46 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $57,300 | $27.55 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $56,600 | $27.21 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $56,300 | $27.07 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $56,250 | $27.04 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $54,300 | $26.11 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $54,200 | $26.06 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $53,450 | $25.70 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $52,850 | $25.41 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $51,750 | $24.88 |
| Mason | Trades | $50,400 | $24.23 |
| Roofer | Trades | $50,050 | $24.06 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $49,850 | $23.97 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $47,900 | $23.03 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $47,300 | $22.74 |
| Welder | Trades | $47,000 | $22.60 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $46,900 | $22.55 |
| Painter | Trades | $46,850 | $22.52 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $45,750 | $22.00 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $42,800 | $20.58 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $42,800 | $20.58 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $40,700 | $19.57 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $40,300 | $19.38 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $38,850 | $18.68 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $38,800 | $18.65 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $33,400 | $16.06 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $31,450 | $15.12 |