State Median Salary
$102,431
Total DOL Filings
5,403
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
111.5
National average = 100
Maine vs National Average
Maine
$102,431
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Maine median DOL salary is +106.9% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Maine
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 1,105 | $81,390 | Rite Pros Inc |
| Augusta, ME | 589 | $92,590 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited |
| Bangor, ME | 483 | $235,875 | Eastern Maine Medical Center |
| South Portland, ME | 467 | $75,932 | Infosys Limited |
| Westbrook, ME | 336 | $88,499 | IDEXX Laboratories Inc. |
| Scarborough, ME | 302 | $71,007 | Infosys Limited |
| Orono, ME | 222 | $64,696 | University of Maine |
| Bar Harbor, ME | 207 | $68,699 | The Jackson Laboratory |
| Freeport, ME | 186 | $77,468 | IBM India Private Limited |
| Waterville, ME | 145 | $94,479 | Colby College |
Top Employers in Maine
Highest-Paying Occupations in Maine
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $143,000 | -31.5% | 46 |
| Pharmacists | $135,200 | -1.3% | 59 |
| Chief Executives | $125,382 | +4.4% | 7 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,500 | +25.7% | 16 |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | $96,138 | -3.2% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $94,952 | -1.9% | 5 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $92,500 | -31.9% | 16 |
| Financial Managers | $92,475 | -31.2% | 10 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $91,700 | -31% | 31 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -11.7% | 16 |
| Marketing Managers | $90,000 | N/A | 10 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,393 | -13.6% | 9 |
| Industrial Engineers | $84,000 | -15.4% | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,500 | -20.5% | 10 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -36.5% | 18 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,000 | -32.5% | 54 |
| Materials Engineers | $75,000 | -15.9% | 10 |
| Civil Engineers | $74,596 | -21.4% | 8 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $74,500 | -18.9% | 13 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $74,424 | -17.7% | 18 |
BLS Wage Survey - Maine
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,430 | 780 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $138,520 | 130 |
| Pharmacists | $136,970 | 1,330 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $135,900 | 430 |
| Commercial Pilots | $134,990 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $134,410 | 3,040 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $134,140 | N/A |
| Aerospace Engineers | $133,660 | 130 |
| Optometrists | $133,470 | 170 |
| Actuaries | $132,970 | 90 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Maine?
Maine has a cost of living index of
111.5 (national average = 100), meaning it is
11.5% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Maine has the purchasing power equivalent of
$89,686 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $143,000 | $128,251 |
| Pharmacists | $135,200 | $121,256 |
| Chief Executives | $125,382 | $112,450 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,500 | $86,547 |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | $96,138 | $86,222 |
Salary Trend in Maine
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Maine
Compare Maine to Another State
See how Maine stacks up against other states.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.