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Highest paying jobs in Maine after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Maine, radiologist pays most: $555,750 a year, and a single filer keeps about $335,265 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maine tax. 6 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Maine paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Maine?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Maine after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Radiologist	$555,750	$335,265
2	Other Physician	$419,410	$259,738
3	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$379,930	$237,946
4	Ophthalmologist	$337,850	$214,710
5	Internal Medicine Physician	$316,880	$203,071
6	Orthodontist	$301,250	$194,397
7	Psychiatrist	$300,180	$193,803
8	Nurse Anesthetist	$247,470	$163,803
9	General Pediatrician	$245,920	$162,896
10	Family Medicine Physician	$239,870	$159,357
11	General Dentist	$209,200	$140,721
12	Podiatrist	$200,850	$135,168
13	Public Relations Manager	$166,940	$113,652
14	Judge and Magistrate	$161,470	$110,413
15	IT Manager	$160,260	$109,697
16	Sales Manager	$158,660	$108,750
17	Optometrist	$154,110	$106,056
18	Airline Pilot	$147,930	$102,397
19	Engineering Manager	$145,720	$101,089
20	Elevator Installer and Repairer	$143,690	$99,887
21	Natural Sciences Manager	$141,360	$98,507
22	Financial Risk Specialist	$141,020	$98,306
23	Pharmacist	$140,930	$98,253
24	Chief Executive	$138,770	$96,974
25	Law Professor	$136,400	$95,571

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Maine: Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, Dermatologist, Emergency Medicine Physician, Neurologist, Other Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in Maine: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Radiologist	$555,750	$335,265	–
Other Physician	$419,410	$259,738	1,340
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$379,930	$237,946	100
Ophthalmologist	$337,850	$214,710	90
Internal Medicine Physician	$316,880	$203,071	270
Orthodontist	$301,250	$194,397	60
Psychiatrist	$300,180	$193,803	80
Nurse Anesthetist	$247,470	$163,803	380
General Pediatrician	$245,920	$162,896	130
Family Medicine Physician	$239,870	$159,357	730
General Dentist	$209,200	$140,721	310
Podiatrist	$200,850	$135,168	40
Public Relations Manager	$166,940	$113,652	–
Judge and Magistrate	$161,470	$110,413	100
IT Manager	$160,260	$109,697	1,450
Sales Manager	$158,660	$108,750	–
Optometrist	$154,110	$106,056	180
Airline Pilot	$147,930	$102,397	40
Engineering Manager	$145,720	$101,089	820
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$143,690	$99,887	110
Natural Sciences Manager	$141,360	$98,507	430
Financial Risk Specialist	$141,020	$98,306	–
Pharmacist	$140,930	$98,253	1,380
Chief Executive	$138,770	$96,974	1,580
Law Professor	$136,400	$95,571	50
Purchasing Manager	$135,970	$95,316	170
Marketing Manager	$135,380	$94,967	1,320
Financial Manager	$133,610	$93,919	3,120
Nurse Midwive	$133,270	$93,718	50
Database Architect	$133,120	$93,629	190
Physician Assistant	$131,170	$92,475	1,030
Veterinarian	$130,600	$92,137	600
Nurse Practitioner	$130,260	$91,936	1,650
Human Resources Manager	$129,720	$91,616	700
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$129,690	$91,598	50
Electronics Engineer	$127,490	$90,296	–
Economics Professor	$125,960	$89,390	70
Industrial Production Manager	$124,810	$88,709	800
Nuclear Engineer	$123,780	$88,099	420
Software Developer	$123,120	$87,709	2,790
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$121,520	$86,756	100
Other Engineer	$120,430	$86,089	590
Health Services Manager	$120,320	$86,021	2,450
Actuary	$119,620	$85,593	80
Commercial Pilot	$117,560	$84,332	100
Training and Development Manager	$117,170	$84,094	130
Fundraising Manager	$116,470	$83,665	220
Other Manager	$115,920	$83,328	1,860
Electrical Engineer	$114,620	$82,533	1,150
Lawyer	$113,120	$81,615	2,280
Other Treating Practitioner	$112,010	$80,935	160
Construction Manager	$110,070	$79,748	1,460
Other Financial Specialist	$109,060	$79,130	1,250
Computer Network Architect	$108,570	$78,830	570
Other Computer Occupation	$107,990	$78,475	900
Chiropractor	$107,300	$78,053	250
Air Traffic Controller	$107,270	$78,034	70
Other Engineering Technician	$107,060	$77,906	810
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$106,280	$77,428	–
Administrative Services Manager	$105,380	$76,878	–
Other Biological Scientist	$104,570	$76,382	340
Physics Professor	$104,270	$76,198	60
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$103,710	$75,855	50
Health Specialties Professor	$103,090	$75,476	730
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$103,060	$75,458	50
K-12 Education Administrator	$102,890	$75,354	1,710
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$102,760	$75,274	60
Mechanical Engineer	$102,430	$75,072	890
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$102,110	$74,874	370
Audiologist	$102,060	$74,843	60
Radiation Therapist	$101,980	$74,793	140
Technical Sales Representative	$101,850	$74,711	–
Project Management Specialist	$101,830	$74,699	2,620
Computer Programmer	$101,780	$74,667	450
Information Security Analyst	$101,730	$74,636	400
Industrial Engineer	$101,030	$74,197	1,030
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect	$100,430	$73,821	260
Art Director	$100,300	$73,739	–
Computer Science Professor	$99,730	$73,382	120
Physical Therapist	$99,720	$73,376	1,860
History Professor	$99,610	$73,307	80
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$99,500	$73,238	70
Operations Research Analyst	$99,460	$73,213	220
General and Operations Manager	$98,860	$72,836	14,770
Facilities Manager	$98,310	$72,492	670
Civil Engineer	$97,820	$72,184	1,240
Dental Hygienist	$97,680	$72,097	1,060
Occupational Safety Specialist	$97,640	$72,071	600
Materials Engineer	$97,110	$71,739	100
Foreign Language Professor	$96,970	$71,651	70
Political Science Professor	$96,760	$71,520	60
Labor Relations Specialist	$96,680	$71,470	210
Computer Systems Analyst	$95,820	$70,930	2,480
Insurance Underwriter	$95,510	$70,736	520
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$95,320	$70,617	130
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$95,230	$70,560	380
Sales Engineer	$95,180	$70,529	140
MRI Technologist	$94,140	$69,877	210
Gas Plant Operator	$93,990	$69,783	30
Environmental Engineer	$93,930	$69,745	220
Medical Scientist	$93,730	$69,620	100
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$93,000	$69,162	180
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$92,570	$68,893	160
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$92,480	$68,836	70
Police Supervisor	$92,350	$68,755	440
Environmental Science Professor	$92,120	$68,610	30
Telecom Line Installer	$92,120	$68,610	680
Economist	$91,480	$68,209	70
Data Scientist	$90,880	$67,833	1,210
Food Scientist and Technologist	$89,480	$66,955	30
Engineering Professor	$88,750	$66,497	180
Financial and Investment Analyst	$88,320	$66,228	710
Detective	$88,310	$66,222	550
College Administrator	$88,180	$66,140	860
Budget Analyst	$88,130	$66,109	200
Registered Nurse	$86,990	$65,394	16,540
Geoscientist	$86,840	$65,300	70
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$86,050	$64,805	390
Anthropology Professor	$85,900	$64,711	40
Statistician	$85,680	$64,572	80
Chemistry Professor	$85,250	$64,301	70
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$84,560	$63,865	390
Other Education Administrator	$84,440	$63,789	220
Other Teacher	$84,330	$63,720	240
Occupational Therapist	$84,310	$63,707	1,120
English Professor	$84,290	$63,695	230
Biological Science Professor	$84,080	$63,562	270
Emergency Management Director	$84,050	$63,543	80
Network and Systems Administrator	$83,890	$63,442	920
Compliance Officer	$83,740	$63,348	1,790
Electrical Engineering Technician	$83,440	$63,158	270
Business Professor	$83,250	$63,039	300
Surveyor	$83,200	$63,007	270
Power Line Installer	$83,090	$62,938	1,160
Acupuncturist	$83,040	$62,906	–
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$82,910	$62,824	820
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$82,780	$62,742	70
Speech-Language Pathologist	$82,660	$62,666	640
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$82,510	$62,572	–
Respiratory Therapist	$82,470	$62,546	520
Landscape Architect	$82,440	$62,527	110
Forestry Professor	$82,280	$62,426	50
Health and Safety Engineer	$82,140	$62,338	70
Cardiovascular Technologist	$82,050	$62,281	220
Loan Officer	$81,900	$62,187	1,060
Credit Analyst	$81,750	$62,092	280
Psychology Professor	$81,660	$62,035	110
School Psychologist	$81,650	$62,029	120
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$81,330	$61,827	80
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$81,230	$61,764	60
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$81,180	$61,732	410
Mathematical Science Professor	$81,130	$61,701	170
Power Plant Operator	$81,060	$61,657	190
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$80,930	$61,575	230
Financial Examiner	$80,840	$61,518	230
Social Work Professor	$80,250	$61,146	90
Radiologic Technologist	$80,080	$61,038	1,050
Tool and Die Maker	$79,910	$60,931	80
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$79,860	$60,899	340
Nursing Professor	$79,600	$60,735	420
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$79,510	$60,679	50
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$79,260	$60,521	2,640
Urban and Regional Planner	$79,120	$60,433	190
Production Supervisor	$78,970	$60,338	2,970
Other Business Operations Specialist	$78,830	$60,250	4,230
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$78,670	$60,149	40
Architect	$78,600	$60,104	500
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$78,590	$60,098	1,650
Soil and Plant Scientist	$78,250	$59,884	30
High School Vocational Teacher	$78,050	$59,757	170
Communications Professor	$78,000	$59,726	60
Logistician	$77,780	$59,587	570
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$77,630	$59,492	1,180
Accountant and Auditor	$77,480	$59,398	3,860
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$77,400	$59,347	180
Construction Supervisor	$77,290	$59,278	3,130
Ship Engineer	$77,160	$59,196	30
Education Professor	$77,050	$59,126	190
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$76,790	$58,962	220
Instructional Coordinator	$76,700	$58,906	480
Mechanical Drafter	$76,360	$58,691	620
Social and Community Service Manager	$76,160	$58,565	1,620
Funeral Home Manager	$76,020	$58,476	60
Sociology Professor	$76,010	$58,470	80
Administrative Law Judge	$75,960	$58,439	120
Conservation Scientist	$75,900	$58,401	290
Management Analyst	$75,530	$58,167	2,910
Electrician	$75,380	$58,073	3,780
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$75,340	$58,047	90
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$75,100	$57,896	110
Firefighting Supervisor	$74,790	$57,700	410
Construction Inspector	$74,670	$57,625	710
Commercial Diver	$74,610	$57,587	–
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$74,530	$57,536	180
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$74,490	$57,511	330
Musician and Singer	$74,381	$57,442	30
Cost Estimator	$74,080	$57,252	760
Other Social Scientist	$73,920	$57,151	40
Massage Therapist	$73,290	$56,754	370
Fish and Game Warden	$73,260	$56,735	190
Licensed Practical Nurse	$73,200	$56,697	760
Network Support Specialist	$72,990	$56,564	680
CNC Programmer	$72,920	$56,520	50
Brokerage Clerk	$72,840	$56,470	80
Ship Captain and Mate	$72,770	$56,426	360
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$72,310	$56,135	1,190
Other Legal Support Worker	$72,110	$56,009	–
Market Research Analyst	$71,980	$55,927	2,390
Marriage and Family Therapist	$71,680	$55,738	180
Human Resources Specialist	$71,630	$55,706	3,020
Healthcare Social Worker	$71,610	$55,694	790
Producer and Director	$71,320	$55,511	400
Probation Officer	$71,140	$55,397	160
Forensic Science Technician	$70,870	$55,227	40
Tile and Stone Setter	$70,720	$55,132	60
Food Service Manager	$70,510	$55,000	1,210
Database Administrator	$70,500	$54,993	260
Epidemiologist	$68,850	$53,952	60
Clinical Lab Technologist	$68,690	$53,851	1,250
Forest Fire Inspector	$68,310	$53,611	60
Millwright	$68,220	$53,555	350
Aircraft Mechanic	$67,890	$53,346	190
Judicial Law Clerk	$67,890	$53,346	30
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$67,750	$53,258	140
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$67,670	$53,208	40
Civil Engineering Technician	$67,540	$53,126	290
Office Supervisor	$67,530	$53,119	6,000
Police Officer	$67,050	$52,816	2,120
Fundraiser	$66,790	$52,652	930
Other Science Technician	$66,730	$52,614	390
Environmental Scientist	$66,480	$52,455	530
Forester	$66,480	$52,455	70
Other Social Sciences Professor	$66,410	$52,404	110
Physical Therapist Assistant	$66,250	$52,287	410
Control and Valve Installer	$66,240	$52,279	190
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$66,200	$52,250	440
Farm and Home Management Educator	$65,780	$51,943	70
Crane and Tower Operator	$65,690	$51,877	360
Training and Development Specialist	$65,680	$51,870	1,600
Refinery Operator	$65,150	$51,482	60
Rigger	$64,910	$51,307	330
High School Teacher	$64,880	$51,285	5,540
Lathe Operator	$64,800	$51,227	80
Structural Metal Fabricator	$64,760	$51,197	770
Environmental Engineering Technician	$64,660	$51,124	–
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$64,610	$51,088	40
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$64,610	$51,088	510
Chemist	$64,440	$50,963	140
Clergy	$64,340	$50,890	160
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$64,290	$50,854	100
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$64,270	$50,839	250
Occupational Safety Technician	$64,240	$50,817	140
Executive Assistant	$64,100	$50,715	2,320
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$64,080	$50,700	240
Dental Laboratory Technician	$64,020	$50,656	120
Plumber	$64,000	$50,642	2,710
Wholesale Sales Representative	$63,960	$50,613	3,320
Services Sales Representative	$63,900	$50,569	2,120
Interior Designer	$63,830	$50,518	230
Transportation Inspector	$63,750	$50,459	90
Middle School Teacher	$63,590	$50,342	2,780
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$63,580	$50,335	400
Interpreter and Translator	$63,470	$50,254	90
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$63,440	$50,232	310
Child and Family Social Worker	$63,290	$50,123	2,000
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$63,290	$50,123	350
HVAC Technician	$63,170	$50,035	2,250
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130	$50,006	160
Industrial Engineering Technician	$63,070	$49,962	310
Paramedic	$63,050	$49,947	470
Insurance Sales Agent	$62,920	$49,852	2,240
Stationary Engineer	$62,910	$49,845	290
Surgical Technologist	$62,860	$49,808	470
Bailiff	$62,800	$49,765	110
Public Relations Specialist	$62,450	$49,509	1,400
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$62,420	$49,487	1,210
Lodging Manager	$62,400	$49,472	740
Elementary School Teacher	$62,390	$49,465	7,490
Landscaping Supervisor	$62,300	$49,399	790
Other Plant and System Operator	$62,270	$49,377	110
Welder	$62,220	$49,341	1,690
Other Counselor	$62,190	$49,319	60
Carpenter	$62,160	$49,297	5,170
Postal Service Clerk	$62,130	$49,275	670
Sheet Metal Worker	$62,120	$49,268	830
Athletic Trainer	$61,970	$49,158	180
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$61,880	$49,092	1,320
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$61,870	$49,085	710
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$61,820	$49,048	90
Medical Equipment Repairer	$61,810	$49,041	390
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$61,780	$49,019	740
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$61,750	$48,997	200
Vocational Instructor	$61,740	$48,990	510
Telecom Equipment Installer	$61,720	$48,975	400
High School Special Education Teacher	$61,710	$48,968	860
Other Health Technician	$61,490	$48,807	550
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$61,380	$48,727	1,230
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$61,280	$48,653	1,490
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$61,210	$48,602	60
Mechanical Door Repairer	$61,140	$48,551	–
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$61,090	$48,515	–
Stonemason	$60,980	$48,434	230
Property and Real Estate Manager	$60,930	$48,398	960
IT Support Specialist	$60,890	$48,368	2,810
Mortician and Funeral Director	$60,880	$48,361	80
Diesel Mechanic	$60,850	$48,339	1,380
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$60,680	$48,215	40
Motorboat Mechanic	$60,510	$48,091	340
Other Social Worker	$60,280	$47,922	470
Production and Planning Clerk	$60,200	$47,864	1,240
Biological Technician	$60,160	$47,835	510
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$60,090	$47,784	240
Rail Car Repairer	$60,090	$47,784	70
Transportation Supervisor	$60,090	$47,784	2,370
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$60,080	$47,776	150
Dental Assistant	$60,070	$47,769	1,550
Graphic Designer	$60,030	$47,740	560
Financial Services Sales Agent	$59,970	$47,696	690
Mental Health Counselor	$59,970	$47,696	1,930
Other Professor	$59,950	$47,681	280
CNC Machine Operator	$59,660	$47,469	440
Librarian	$59,540	$47,382	780
Postal Mail Sorter	$59,490	$47,345	440
Gambling Services Supervisor	$59,440	$47,308	30
Construction Painter	$59,270	$47,184	2,120
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$59,230	$47,155	470
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$59,220	$47,148	50
Machinist	$59,160	$47,104	1,780
Other Financial Clerk	$59,160	$47,104	40
Recreation Supervisor	$59,050	$47,023	320
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,010	$46,994	1,510
Insurance Claims Clerk	$58,890	$46,906	1,710
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$58,880	$46,899	330
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$58,880	$46,899	130
School and Career Counselor	$58,630	$46,716	1,780
Health Education Specialist	$58,300	$46,475	490
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$58,240	$46,431	–
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$57,990	$46,248	140
Event Planner	$57,900	$46,183	490
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$57,870	$46,161	470
Recreational Therapist	$57,560	$45,934	40
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$57,360	$45,788	590
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$57,250	$45,708	730
Chemical Equipment Operator	$57,240	$45,700	250
Security Supervisor	$57,200	$45,671	170
Separating Machine Operator	$57,190	$45,664	430
Mental Health Social Worker	$57,050	$45,561	1,860
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$57,050	$45,561	9,980
Paving Equipment Operator	$57,020	$45,539	250
Chef and Head Cook	$57,010	$45,532	1,250
Real Estate Sales Agent	$56,930	$45,474	740
Other Special Education Teacher	$56,780	$45,364	–
Curator	$56,470	$45,137	110
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$56,470	$45,137	220
Archivist	$56,260	$44,984	60
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$56,200	$44,940	680
Construction Equipment Operator	$56,140	$44,896	2,210
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$55,890	$44,713	230
Skincare Specialist	$55,850	$44,684	260
Housekeeping Supervisor	$55,810	$44,655	670
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$55,680	$44,560	730
Mixing Machine Operator	$55,540	$44,458	220
Credit Counselor	$55,490	$44,421	170
Other Drafter	$55,460	$44,399	40
Real Estate Broker	$55,280	$44,267	–
Other Textile Worker	$55,160	$44,180	100
Dispatcher	$55,150	$44,172	670
Broadcast Technician	$55,110	$44,143	90
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$54,080	$43,390	150
Retail Sales Supervisor	$53,580	$43,025	5,760
Quality Control Inspector	$53,570	$43,017	1,800
Floor Layer	$53,390	$42,886	120
Craft Artist	$53,380	$42,879	50
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$53,280	$42,805	120
Procurement Clerk	$53,070	$42,652	320
Personal Service Supervisor	$52,780	$42,440	410
Correctional Officer	$52,730	$42,403	1,090
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$52,670	$42,360	140
Kindergarten Teacher	$52,660	$42,352	570
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$52,300	$42,089	490
Medical Records Specialist	$52,090	$41,936	1,000
Auto Mechanic	$52,040	$41,899	3,390
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$51,970	$41,848	130
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$51,820	$41,738	180
Environmental Science Technician	$51,820	$41,738	150
Other Material Moving Worker	$51,450	$41,468	40
Pump Operator	$51,370	$41,409	–
Rehabilitation Counselor	$51,150	$41,248	330
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$51,120	$41,227	240
Pipelayer	$50,980	$41,124	110
Other Media Equipment Worker	$50,960	$41,110	40
Eligibility Interviewer	$50,860	$41,036	620
Veterinary Technician	$50,810	$41,000	910
Other Transportation Worker	$50,800	$40,993	30
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$50,710	$40,927	320
Social Science Research Assistant	$50,650	$40,883	120
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$50,510	$40,781	7,390
Credit Authorizer	$50,370	$40,678	80
Auto Body Repairer	$50,350	$40,664	680
Cargo and Freight Agent	$50,340	$40,656	190
Health Information Technologist	$50,320	$40,642	200
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$50,220	$40,569	100
Editor	$50,180	$40,539	300
Log Grader and Scaler	$50,180	$40,539	120
Roofer	$50,120	$40,496	610
Carpenter Helper	$50,100	$40,481	160
News Reporter and Journalist	$50,090	$40,474	250
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$50,020	$40,422	650
Other Protective Service Worker	$49,940	$40,364	170
Tutor	$49,880	$40,320	340
Administrative Assistant	$49,820	$40,276	6,740
Human Resources Assistant	$49,710	$40,196	490
Animal Control Worker	$49,660	$40,159	90
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$49,610	$40,123	290
Fashion Designer	$49,530	$40,064	30
General Maintenance Worker	$49,430	$39,991	5,820
Chemical Technician	$49,280	$39,881	100
Cutting Machine Operator	$49,200	$39,823	160
Correspondence Clerk	$49,180	$39,808	40
Court Reporter	$49,110	$39,757	30
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$49,100	$39,750	420
Highway Maintenance Worker	$49,030	$39,699	1,620
RV Service Technician	$48,990	$39,669	120
Bartender	$48,920	$39,618	3,230
Title Examiner	$48,900	$39,604	70
Bill and Account Collector	$48,890	$39,596	410
Advertising Sales Agent	$48,780	$39,516	400
Community Health Worker	$48,670	$39,436	360
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$48,640	$39,414	120
School Bus Driver	$48,640	$39,414	1,670
Medical Transcriptionist	$48,600	$39,384	80
Court and Municipal Clerk	$48,580	$39,370	1,150
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$48,540	$39,341	200
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$48,530	$39,333	90
Septic Tank Servicer	$48,530	$39,333	160
Museum Technician and Conservator	$48,460	$39,282	60
Plumber Helper	$48,410	$39,246	–
Welding Machine Operator	$48,410	$39,246	60
Motorcycle Mechanic	$48,380	$39,223	100
Sound Engineering Technician	$48,380	$39,223	40
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$48,350	$39,201	160
Pest Control Worker	$48,340	$39,194	320
Firefighter	$48,290	$39,157	2,480
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$48,230	$39,112	180
Data Entry Keyer	$48,190	$39,083	140
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$48,150	$39,053	940
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$48,120	$39,031	320
Jeweler	$48,080	$39,001	50
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$48,060	$38,986	70
Statistical Assistant	$48,050	$38,979	40
Legal Secretary	$48,040	$38,972	860
Food Service Supervisor	$47,990	$38,935	3,740
Packaging Machine Operator	$47,970	$38,920	1,490
Small Engine Mechanic	$47,960	$38,912	300
Billing and Posting Clerk	$47,840	$38,824	1,850
Insulation Worker	$47,790	$38,786	440
Glazier	$47,770	$38,772	150
Order Clerk	$47,750	$38,757	300
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$47,730	$38,742	2,900
Other Media Worker	$47,720	$38,735	50
Social and Human Service Assistant	$47,710	$38,727	4,580
Medical Appliance Technician	$47,670	$38,698	30
Medical Assistant	$47,580	$38,631	4,480
Etcher and Engraver	$47,520	$38,587	70
Printing Press Operator	$47,430	$38,520	300
New Accounts Clerk	$47,420	$38,513	510
Agricultural Technician	$47,410	$38,505	50
Prepress Technician and Worker	$47,350	$38,461	50
Survey Researcher	$47,330	$38,446	60
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$47,280	$38,409	190
Auto Glass Installer	$47,270	$38,401	60
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$47,270	$38,401	320
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$47,240	$38,379	580
Grinding Machine Operator	$47,230	$38,372	170
Dispensing Optician	$47,220	$38,364	350
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$47,210	$38,357	90
Customer Service Representative	$47,160	$38,320	7,560
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$47,160	$38,320	2,470
Vending Machine Repairer	$47,160	$38,320	50
Tax Preparer	$47,150	$38,313	250
Desktop Publisher	$47,100	$38,276	30
Nursing Assistant	$47,070	$38,253	8,540
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$47,060	$38,246	1,140
Medical Secretary	$46,990	$38,194	4,610
Counter and Rental Clerk	$46,870	$38,105	1,180
Medical Equipment Preparer	$46,860	$38,098	510
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$46,800	$38,053	240
Teaching Assistant	$46,750	$38,016	8,700
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$46,750	$38,016	60
Psychiatric Aide	$46,720	$37,994	110
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$46,720	$37,994	1,120
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$46,710	$37,987	300
Photographer	$46,680	$37,965	180
Electrician Helper	$46,550	$37,868	1,000
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$46,550	$37,868	90
Home Appliance Repairer	$46,500	$37,831	160
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$46,490	$37,824	60
Other Production Worker	$46,470	$37,809	890
Construction Laborer	$46,430	$37,779	3,960
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$46,430	$37,779	–
Emergency Medical Technician	$46,340	$37,713	1,110
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$46,210	$37,617	730
Bicycle Repairer	$46,200	$37,609	70
Fine Artist	$46,170	$37,587	–
Audio and Video Technician	$46,080	$37,520	150
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$45,970	$37,439	6,410
Miscellaneous Assembler	$45,970	$37,439	3,910
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$45,810	$37,320	40
Other Office Support Worker	$45,760	$37,283	140
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$45,750	$37,276	910
Plating Machine Operator	$45,720	$37,254	170
Other Education Worker	$45,680	$37,224	230
Phlebotomist	$45,640	$37,194	500
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$45,590	$37,157	40
Earth Driller	$45,560	$37,135	70
Furniture Finisher	$45,560	$37,135	80
Veterinary Assistant	$45,510	$37,098	690
Pharmacy Technician	$45,400	$37,017	2,070
Parts Salesperson	$45,350	$36,980	1,630
Concierge	$45,330	$36,965	110
Psychiatric Technician	$45,320	$36,957	620
Fence Erector	$45,310	$36,950	160
General Office Clerk	$45,300	$36,943	11,260
Restaurant Cook	$45,290	$36,935	5,130
Office Machine Operator	$45,240	$36,898	60
Milling Machine Operator	$45,210	$36,876	120
Tour and Travel Guide	$44,940	$36,676	270
Logging Equipment Operator	$44,780	$36,558	830
Mail Clerk	$44,780	$36,558	160
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$44,570	$36,402	90
Light Truck Driver	$44,550	$36,387	3,120
Library Technician	$44,520	$36,365	320
Woodworking Machine Operator	$44,370	$36,254	440
Other Social Service Specialist	$44,160	$36,098	80
Production Helper	$44,120	$36,069	470
Parking Enforcement Worker	$44,040	$36,010	30
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$44,000	$35,980	170
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$44,000	$35,980	970
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$43,960	$35,950	50
File Clerk	$43,910	$35,913	210
Preschool Teacher	$43,890	$35,899	1,110
Interviewer	$43,830	$35,854	1,000
Private Detective and Investigator	$43,830	$35,854	210
Residential Advisor	$43,780	$35,817	640
Coach and Scout	$43,640	$35,713	1,060
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$43,520	$35,625	50
Sewing Machine Operator	$43,520	$35,625	700
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$43,490	$35,602	1,790
Waiter and Waitress	$43,370	$35,513	9,090
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$43,360	$35,506	770
Switchboard Operator	$43,350	$35,499	100
Teller	$42,890	$35,158	2,410
Brickmason and Blockmason	$42,710	$35,025	90
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$42,640	$34,973	6,120
Orderly	$42,530	$34,891	150
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$42,440	$34,825	3,440
Dietetic Technician	$42,320	$34,736	40
Food Batchmaker	$42,260	$34,692	610
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$42,170	$34,625	140
Agricultural Inspector	$41,760	$34,321	110
Courier and Messenger	$41,710	$34,284	40
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$41,600	$34,203	60
Aircraft Service Attendant	$41,400	$34,055	160
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$40,870	$33,662	100
Other Personal Care Worker	$40,800	$33,610	320
Animal Trainer	$40,760	$33,581	110
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$40,700	$33,536	410
Pesticide Applicator	$40,200	$33,166	60
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$40,140	$33,122	1,140
Driver/Sales Worker	$39,900	$32,944	2,160
Shoe Machine Operator	$39,850	$32,907	530
Physical Therapist Aide	$39,660	$32,766	90
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$39,520	$32,663	280
Funeral Attendant	$39,330	$32,522	220
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$39,170	$32,403	660
Security Guard	$39,100	$32,352	1,930
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$39,060	$32,322	280
Janitor	$38,940	$32,233	9,180
Tire Repairer and Changer	$38,910	$32,211	490
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$38,740	$32,085	50
Home Health Aide	$38,580	$31,966	18,630
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$38,560	$31,952	1,540
Conveyor Operator	$38,310	$31,767	200
Other Food Processing Worker	$38,270	$31,737	110
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$38,250	$31,722	830
Pharmacy Aide	$38,060	$31,581	150
School Bus Monitor	$38,060	$31,581	160
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$38,060	$31,581	1,190
Shoe and Leather Worker	$38,030	$31,559	160
Garment Presser	$38,020	$31,552	60
Library Assistant	$37,890	$31,456	540
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$37,680	$31,300	540
Maid and Housekeeper	$37,630	$31,263	4,960
Camera Operator	$37,590	$31,233	70
Other Sales and Related Worker	$37,560	$31,211	190
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$37,500	$31,167	170
Recreation Worker	$37,450	$31,130	1,260
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$37,440	$31,122	1,150
Substitute Teacher	$37,440	$31,122	–
Baker	$37,390	$31,085	1,380
Hotel Desk Clerk	$37,380	$31,078	1,510
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$37,380	$31,078	820
Animal Caretaker	$37,230	$30,967	1,430
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,220	$30,959	11,950
Taxi Driver	$36,960	$30,767	50
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$36,870	$30,700	60
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$36,800	$30,648	1,460
Retail Salesperson	$36,640	$30,530	18,450
Childcare Worker	$36,350	$30,315	4,990
Fast Food Cook	$36,350	$30,315	1,470
Hand Packer and Packager	$36,330	$30,300	1,460
Food Preparation Worker	$36,030	$30,078	4,560
Floral Designer	$35,930	$30,004	290
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$35,880	$29,967	190
Usher and Ticket Taker	$35,850	$29,945	400
Dishwasher	$35,620	$29,775	2,940
Locker Room Attendant	$35,620	$29,775	90
Short Order Cook	$35,360	$29,582	1,120
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$35,330	$29,560	1,230
Barber	$35,300	$29,538	50
Cashier	$34,930	$29,264	14,240
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$34,710	$29,101	17,250
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$34,690	$29,086	170
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$34,320	$28,812	340
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$33,690	$28,345	310
Telemarketer	$32,610	$27,546	–
Automotive Service Attendant	$32,310	$27,324	680
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$32,310	$27,324	210
Parking Attendant	$30,860	$26,250	100

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Maine median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Maine paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Maine

What is the highest-paying job in Maine?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 6 jobs in Maine, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, radiologist pays most: $555,750, or $335,265 after tax.

What is the most common job in Maine?

Home Health Aide: about 18,630 people in Maine, with a median of $38,580.

How much do you take home on the median Maine salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Maine is $51,430 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $41,453 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maine tax.

Which job pays more in Maine than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Maine, other physician pays furthest above its US median: $419,410 here, 58% more than the national $265,930.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Maine. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.