Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Maine, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Maine is in the Northeast region (New England division), with 1,405,012 residents, a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $76,442. The unemployment rate was 3.3% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 97.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,442 | 31 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 12 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.1% | 16 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 97.0 | 26 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% | 20 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 4.7% | 44 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the New England division: Connecticut · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15,964 | 15.4% |
| Government and government enterprises | 11,977 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11,666 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 8,778 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8,380 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7,898 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6,637 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5,421 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5,039 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 3,728 | 3.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 2,983 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 2,697 | 2.6% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 2,278 | 2.2% |
| Information | 1,915 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,914 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 1,626 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 1,544 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,184 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,175 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 51 | 0.0% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 1,900 | -5.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 36,200 | -0.8% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 51,500 | +0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 118,900 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 7,700 | -4.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 33,800 | +2.7% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 78,300 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 140,300 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 78,400 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 22,500 | -1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 102,700 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 672,200 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 74,620 | 116.5 | 1.02 | $48,080 | $37,090 | $72,080 | +1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 55,140 | 86.1 | 0.98 | $37,040 | $30,960 | $61,840 | +6% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 49,030 | 76.5 | 0.87 | $44,990 | $32,100 | $64,340 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 54,390 | 84.9 | 0.98 | $38,370 | $31,300 | $77,590 | -0% |
| Management | 44,920 | 70.1 | 0.98 | $106,420 | $58,630 | $200,250 | -16% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 34,950 | 54.6 | 0.81 | $78,700 | $50,730 | $127,590 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 45,100 | 70.4 | 1.11 | $86,990 | $47,990 | $193,760 | +1% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 40,910 | 63.9 | 1.09 | $57,910 | $37,440 | $89,810 | -4% |
| Production | 34,390 | 53.7 | 0.97 | $49,390 | $36,410 | $78,490 | +5% |
| Healthcare Support | 36,930 | 57.7 | 1.13 | $44,070 | $35,810 | $58,540 | +15% |
| Construction and Extraction | 32,350 | 50.5 | 1.22 | $60,320 | $43,260 | $84,270 | +1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 28,360 | 44.3 | 1.13 | $59,990 | $40,230 | $92,360 | +1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 15,000 | 23.4 | 0.69 | $91,340 | $56,480 | $156,950 | -16% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 22,580 | 35.2 | 1.21 | $41,140 | $34,780 | $56,540 | +9% |
| Protective Service | 12,240 | 19.1 | 0.79 | $51,730 | $35,260 | $82,530 | +3% |
| Personal Care and Service | 14,810 | 23.1 | 1.10 | $37,590 | $31,360 | $59,380 | +3% |
| Community and Social Service | 15,220 | 23.8 | 1.38 | $56,160 | $43,300 | $81,330 | -4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 10,580 | 16.5 | 0.98 | $94,370 | $60,280 | $138,990 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 7,760 | 12.1 | 0.92 | $53,150 | $33,640 | $110,410 | -15% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 5,640 | 8.8 | 0.93 | $75,340 | $48,900 | $120,430 | -9% |
| Legal | 3,980 | 6.2 | 0.74 | $82,490 | $55,280 | $175,140 | -20% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,710 | 2.7 | 0.95 | $45,860 | $36,610 | $63,290 | +25% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.8% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.1% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.5% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,630 | 1.05 | $38,580 | $35,130 | $46,860 | +8% |
| Retail Salespersons | 18,450 | 1.15 | $36,640 | $31,300 | $49,500 | +3% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,250 | 1.09 | $34,710 | $30,740 | $42,640 | +11% |
| Registered Nurses | 16,540 | 1.19 | $86,990 | $74,160 | $106,950 | -11% |
| General and Operations Managers | 14,770 | 1.02 | $98,860 | $52,560 | $190,050 | -7% |
| Cashiers | 14,240 | 1.12 | $34,930 | $30,770 | $38,890 | +6% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 11,950 | 1.02 | $37,220 | $31,270 | $49,340 | -0% |
| Office Clerks, General | 11,260 | 1.11 | $45,300 | $34,430 | $60,010 | +1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,980 | 1.18 | $57,050 | $40,810 | $71,100 | -3% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,180 | 1.01 | $38,940 | $34,530 | $49,360 | +6% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 9,090 | 0.97 | $43,370 | $30,490 | $82,930 | +23% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 8,700 | 1.49 | $46,750 | $36,210 | $56,920 | +27% |
| Nursing Assistants | 8,540 | 1.43 | $47,070 | $39,100 | $58,120 | +11% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,560 | 0.71 | $47,160 | $35,930 | $63,490 | +5% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 7,490 | 1.31 | $62,390 | $46,570 | $92,100 | -2% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 7,390 | 1.31 | $50,510 | $40,000 | $69,990 | -0% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 6,740 | 0.96 | $49,820 | $39,530 | $63,470 | +5% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 6,410 | 1.63 | $45,970 | $34,800 | $57,620 | +17% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 6,120 | 0.50 | $42,640 | $32,550 | $55,230 | +6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 6,000 | 1.01 | $67,530 | $47,130 | $98,050 | -3% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 5,820 | 0.92 | $49,430 | $37,440 | $75,570 | -0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 5,760 | 1.25 | $53,580 | $41,600 | $76,070 | +10% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5,540 | 1.26 | $64,880 | $47,520 | $83,450 | -10% |
| Carpenters | 5,170 | 1.87 | $62,160 | $47,130 | $78,240 | +3% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 5,130 | 0.88 | $45,290 | $38,040 | $49,530 | +21% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,340 | 0.95 | $419,410 | $211,500 | $442,790 | +58% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,450 | 0.52 | $160,260 | $99,030 | $218,290 | -8% |
| Pharmacists | 1,380 | 1.04 | $140,930 | $101,360 | $166,810 | +0% |
| Chief Executives | 1,580 | 1.88 | $138,770 | $73,680 | $401,950 | -35% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,320 | 0.81 | $135,380 | $92,710 | $232,310 | -19% |
| Financial Managers | 3,120 | 0.90 | $133,610 | $81,700 | $231,620 | -20% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,030 | 1.54 | $131,170 | $107,630 | $169,250 | -3% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,650 | 1.24 | $130,260 | $107,820 | $166,740 | -2% |
| Software Developers | 2,790 | 0.40 | $123,120 | $82,930 | $179,990 | -9% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 2,450 | 1.00 | $120,320 | $70,000 | $246,080 | -3% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,860 | 0.72 | $115,920 | $87,360 | $184,000 | -18% |
| Electrical Engineers | 1,150 | 1.40 | $114,620 | $78,930 | $161,230 | -5% |
| Lawyers | 2,280 | 0.73 | $113,120 | $76,820 | $215,610 | -29% |
| Construction Managers | 1,460 | 0.93 | $110,070 | $66,640 | $172,790 | -4% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 1,250 | 2.29 | $109,060 | $62,720 | $120,180 | +34% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,710 | 1.26 | $102,890 | $79,850 | $128,750 | -3% |
| Project Management Specialists | 2,620 | 0.60 | $101,830 | $63,560 | $147,640 | -0% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,030 | 0.68 | $101,030 | $76,490 | $170,060 | -1% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,860 | 1.69 | $99,720 | $78,020 | $121,030 | -3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 14,770 | 1.02 | $98,860 | $52,560 | $190,050 | -7% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,240 | 0.82 | $97,820 | $71,080 | $132,600 | -3% |
| Dental Hygienists | 1,060 | 1.16 | $97,680 | $83,420 | $108,680 | -0% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 2,480 | 1.16 | $95,820 | $68,040 | $133,280 | -9% |
| Data Scientists | 1,210 | 1.12 | $90,880 | $60,280 | $138,530 | -24% |
| Registered Nurses | 16,540 | 1.19 | $86,990 | $74,160 | $106,950 | -11% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers--Electricians | 1,000 | 3.81 | $46,550 | $42,200 | $62,890 | +9% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1,860 | 3.40 | $57,050 | $45,870 | $96,370 | -5% |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | 1,140 | 2.93 | $40,140 | $36,610 | $46,170 | +5% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 1,620 | 2.55 | $49,030 | $37,040 | $60,320 | -2% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 4,580 | 2.54 | $47,710 | $39,770 | $60,050 | +4% |
| Childcare Workers | 4,990 | 2.33 | $36,350 | $31,200 | $46,020 | +4% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 1,250 | 2.29 | $109,060 | $62,720 | $120,180 | +34% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 2,120 | 2.29 | $59,270 | $47,320 | $75,530 | +20% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 1,160 | 2.15 | $83,090 | $52,190 | $121,950 | -13% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 1,490 | 2.05 | $61,280 | $49,920 | $85,510 | -6% |
| Cooks, Short Order | 1,120 | 1.95 | $35,360 | $32,150 | $41,600 | -1% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 1,710 | 1.94 | $58,890 | $42,470 | $80,850 | +20% |
| Chief Executives | 1,580 | 1.88 | $138,770 | $73,680 | $401,950 | -35% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 1,620 | 1.87 | $76,160 | $51,840 | $100,410 | -5% |
| Carpenters | 5,170 | 1.87 | $62,160 | $47,130 | $78,240 | +3% |
| Tellers | 2,410 | 1.77 | $42,890 | $37,320 | $46,910 | -0% |
| Firefighters | 2,480 | 1.74 | $48,290 | $35,740 | $63,740 | -19% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,860 | 1.69 | $99,720 | $78,020 | $121,030 | -3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 1,230 | 1.69 | $61,380 | $43,520 | $80,520 | +25% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,120 | 1.68 | $84,310 | $63,750 | $114,100 | -16% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 1,000 | 1.64 | $43,830 | $37,810 | $49,320 | -5% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 6,410 | 1.63 | $45,970 | $34,800 | $57,620 | +17% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | 1,150 | 1.55 | $48,580 | $40,910 | $64,450 | -0% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,030 | 1.54 | $131,170 | $107,630 | $169,250 | -3% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 1,250 | 1.52 | $57,010 | $48,430 | $81,120 | -9% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 185 federal job postings open now in Maine (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 37 |
| United States Fleet Forces Command | 16 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 10 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 8 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 6 |
| Army National Guard Units | 6 |
| Defense Finance and Accounting Service | 6 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 5 |
| Naval Sea Systems Command | 5 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 4 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 4 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 4 |
| Air National Guard Units | 4 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Nurse | 11 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 10 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 7 |
| General Business And Industry | 6 |
| Criminal Investigation | 6 |
| Information Technology Management | 6 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 6 |
| Medical Officer | 5 |
| General Engineering | 5 |
| Human Resources Management | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 4 |
| Financial Administration And Program | 4 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Administrative Officer | 4 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $75,278 (162 postings).
No city of Maine is among the 250 largest in the US. The state's own totals are on the other tabs.
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The median wage in Maine is $51,430 a year ($24.73 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+1%). The 10th percentile earns $35,140 and the 90th $105,510.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 74,620 | 116.5 | 1.02 | $48,080 | $37,090 | $72,080 | +1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 55,140 | 86.1 | 0.98 | $37,040 | $30,960 | $61,840 | +6% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 49,030 | 76.5 | 0.87 | $44,990 | $32,100 | $64,340 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 54,390 | 84.9 | 0.98 | $38,370 | $31,300 | $77,590 | -0% |
| Management | 44,920 | 70.1 | 0.98 | $106,420 | $58,630 | $200,250 | -16% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 34,950 | 54.6 | 0.81 | $78,700 | $50,730 | $127,590 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 45,100 | 70.4 | 1.11 | $86,990 | $47,990 | $193,760 | +1% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 40,910 | 63.9 | 1.09 | $57,910 | $37,440 | $89,810 | -4% |
| Production | 34,390 | 53.7 | 0.97 | $49,390 | $36,410 | $78,490 | +5% |
| Healthcare Support | 36,930 | 57.7 | 1.13 | $44,070 | $35,810 | $58,540 | +15% |
| Construction and Extraction | 32,350 | 50.5 | 1.22 | $60,320 | $43,260 | $84,270 | +1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 28,360 | 44.3 | 1.13 | $59,990 | $40,230 | $92,360 | +1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 15,000 | 23.4 | 0.69 | $91,340 | $56,480 | $156,950 | -16% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 22,580 | 35.2 | 1.21 | $41,140 | $34,780 | $56,540 | +9% |
| Protective Service | 12,240 | 19.1 | 0.79 | $51,730 | $35,260 | $82,530 | +3% |
| Personal Care and Service | 14,810 | 23.1 | 1.10 | $37,590 | $31,360 | $59,380 | +3% |
| Community and Social Service | 15,220 | 23.8 | 1.38 | $56,160 | $43,300 | $81,330 | -4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 10,580 | 16.5 | 0.98 | $94,370 | $60,280 | $138,990 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 7,760 | 12.1 | 0.92 | $53,150 | $33,640 | $110,410 | -15% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 5,640 | 8.8 | 0.93 | $75,340 | $48,900 | $120,430 | -9% |
| Legal | 3,980 | 6.2 | 0.74 | $82,490 | $55,280 | $175,140 | -20% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,710 | 2.7 | 0.95 | $45,860 | $36,610 | $63,290 | +25% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Maine ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.10 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 7.15% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 97.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,210 |
| Median home value | $341,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 73.3% |
| Poverty rate | 10.6% |
| Drive alone to work | 70.8% |
| Public transit to work | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 14.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 15.2% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
4.7% of residents of Maine were born abroad (65,755 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 10,273 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 2,534 |
| Other Eastern Africa | 2,264 |
| Other Middle Africa | 2,096 |
| Germany | 2,078 |
| Philippines | 1,962 |
| England | 1,793 |
| Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) | 1,568 |
| Somalia | 1,420 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 1,394 |
| Jamaica | 1,207 |
| Vietnam | 1,205 |
| Korea | 1,126 |
| Iraq | 1,114 |
| Russia | 957 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.10 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 7.15% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.3% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$76,442 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
185 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.