Median DOL Salary
$94,479
Total DOL Filings
145
Companies Hiring
21
Cost of Living Index
111.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Waterville, ME$94,479
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Waterville, ME is 55.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Waterville
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby College | 108 | $72,000 | Other | |
| Inland Hospital | 6 | $207,500 | Other | |
| CGI Technologies and Solutions | 6 | $95,534 | Other | |
| MaineGeneral Medical Center | 5 | $288,000 | Other | |
| AMERICAN DENTAL GROUP PC | 4 | $100,606 | Other | |
| Eastern Maine Medical Center | 3 | $260,000 | Other | |
| Majestic IT Services Inc | 3 | $90,002 | Other | |
| MaineGeneral Health | 3 | $40,000 | Other | |
| Sysintelli Inc. | 2 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 2 | $132,600 | Other | |
| ASPEN DENTAL OF MAINE, PC | 2 | $154,700 | Other | |
| CH Maine, LLC | 2 | $70,000 | Other | |
| ALL PRO SOCCER & SPORTS CLUB LLC | 1 | $55,600 | Other | |
| Hospital Medicine Services of Maine, LLC | 1 | $332,800 | Other | |
| Continuum Dental Education Inc | 1 | $144,581 | Other | |
| ALL PRO SOCCER & SPORTS LLC. | 1 | $55,600 | Other | |
| MaineHealth | 1 | $114,769 | Other | |
| TRINITY HEALTH SENIOR COMMUNITIES | 1 | $47,000 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 1 | $60,320 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Waterville
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $143,000 | -31.5% | 5 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,000 | -29.8% | 5 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,000 | N/A | 15 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Maine
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Maine.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $229,900 | 450 |
| Pediatricians, General | $224,200 | 140 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,590 | 630 |
| Dentists, General | $208,860 | 450 |
| Podiatrists | $161,800 | 50 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $158,190 | 40 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,770 | 80 |
| Database Architects | $154,790 | 250 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $149,700 | N/A |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $143,090 | 40 |
Salary Trend in Waterville, ME
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Waterville, ME has a cost of living index of 111.5, which is 11.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $89,686 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $143,000 | $128,251 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,000 | $74,439 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,000 | $60,987 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.