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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 40 largest places in Maine, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 68,854 | $79,540 | $1,577 | 4.2% | 59.7% |
| 2 | Lewiston | 38,324 | $55,393 | $986 | 4.8% | 22.6% |
| 3 | Bangor | 31,938 | $59,942 | $1,055 | 4.1% | 35.1% |
| 4 | South Portland | 26,930 | $86,838 | $1,812 | 2.6% | 51.8% |
| 5 | Auburn | 24,602 | $66,647 | $1,041 | 7.0% | 27.9% |
| 6 | Biddeford | 22,498 | $72,333 | $1,292 | 3.1% | 32.1% |
| 7 | Sanford | 22,247 | $72,524 | $1,152 | 3.7% | 24.8% |
| 8 | Saco | 20,819 | $92,241 | $1,249 | 2.1% | 43.5% |
| 9 | Westbrook | 20,775 | $85,038 | $1,392 | 2.2% | 41.3% |
| 10 | Augusta | 19,077 | $47,979 | $919 | 5.7% | 28.9% |
| 11 | Brunswick | 17,652 | $70,722 | $1,465 | 4.6% | 51.3% |
| 12 | Waterville | 17,077 | $53,580 | $978 | 5.5% | 30.8% |
| 13 | Orono | 11,151 | $59,784 | $1,280 | 5.5% | 69.8% |
| 14 | Brewer | 9,652 | $66,613 | $1,086 | 1.4% | 35.0% |
| 15 | Old Orchard Beach | 9,244 | $60,050 | $1,246 | 6.8% | 42.8% |
| 16 | Bath | 8,815 | $69,390 | $1,044 | 5.8% | 42.5% |
| 17 | Presque Isle | 8,736 | $55,768 | $904 | 3.6% | 26.2% |
| 18 | Ellsworth | 8,657 | $77,375 | $1,017 | 2.8% | 39.3% |
| 19 | Gorham | 7,593 | $128,190 | $1,573 | 2.4% | 51.5% |
| 20 | Old Town | 7,470 | $51,585 | $989 | 1.8% | 36.8% |
| 21 | Caribou | 7,382 | $53,709 | $757 | 3.5% | 28.8% |
| 22 | Topsham | 7,271 | $100,024 | $1,491 | 4.9% | 52.0% |
| 23 | Rockland | 7,035 | $56,533 | $1,092 | 6.6% | 35.6% |
| 24 | Belfast | 6,986 | $67,679 | $962 | 0.6% | 42.9% |
| 25 | Skowhegan | 6,662 | $45,388 | $880 | 3.3% | 20.1% |
| 26 | Yarmouth | 6,289 | $93,575 | $1,663 | 5.5% | 62.8% |
| 27 | Kennebunk | 6,221 | $95,169 | $1,466 | 5.3% | 52.0% |
| 28 | Gardiner | 6,088 | $71,782 | $1,113 | 7.5% | 29.8% |
| 29 | Winslow | 5,873 | $59,547 | $1,036 | 1.9% | 27.6% |
| 30 | Oak Hill | 5,631 | $97,610 | $1,743 | 1.6% | 51.0% |
| 31 | North Windham | 5,417 | $88,522 | $1,248 | 1.6% | 37.0% |
| 32 | Hampden | 5,161 | $112,228 | $1,133 | 1.5% | 47.9% |
| 33 | Kittery | 5,110 | $84,730 | $1,697 | 3.9% | 47.3% |
| 34 | Houlton | 5,082 | $59,236 | $814 | 13.4% | 26.0% |
| 35 | Farmington | 4,705 | $41,033 | $871 | 8.2% | 41.2% |
| 36 | Lisbon Falls | 4,267 | $72,344 | $971 | 3.0% | 24.1% |
| 37 | York Harbor | 4,240 | $100,625 | $1,322 | 2.4% | 44.0% |
| 38 | South Eliot | 4,203 | $99,299 | $2,155 | 6.3% | 49.9% |
| 39 | Rumford | 4,067 | $29,230 | $785 | 7.5% | 14.4% |
| 40 | Millinocket | 3,779 | $50,445 | $451 | 6.8% | 19.4% |
Maine is in the Northeast region (New England division), with 1,387,817 residents, a median age of 44.8 and a median household income of $74,733. 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 | $74,733 | 33 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 | 36.2% | 18 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 4.1% | 45 of 51 | higher is better |
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Maine is in the Northeast region (New England division) and has 1,387,817 residents (the 42nd largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 44.8. Its economy produced about $103,548 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 44th among states and DC, equal to $74,612 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.3% in 2026M09, which is 12th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.1% of employment, 16th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $51,430 a year ($24.73 an hour), about the same as the national median ($51,430 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Maine are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (18,630 jobs, median $38,580); Retail Salespersons (18,450 jobs, median $36,640); Fast Food and Counter Workers (17,250 jobs, median $34,710); Registered Nurses (16,540 jobs, median $86,990); General and Operations Managers (14,770 jobs, median $98,860). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Financial Managers (median $133,610); Software Developers (median $123,120); Medical and Health Services Managers (median $120,320). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.2 times the national share of workers) and building and grounds cleaning and maintenance (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Maine: the regional price parity is 97.0 against 100 for the whole country (26th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,139 a month and the median household income $74,733, so a year of rent equals 18.3% of income; the median home value is $296,600. The state minimum wage is $15.10 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 7.15%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
4.1% of residents were born abroad and 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 70.8% drive alone, 0.5% use public transit and 15.9% work from home; 14.5% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ 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 | 27.4% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.8% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.4% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| 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).
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 | $1,139 |
| Median home value | $296,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 74.3% |
| Poverty rate | 10.8% |
| Drive alone to work | 70.8% |
| Public transit to work | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 15.9% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 14.5% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
4.1% of residents of Maine were born abroad (56,484 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).
$74,733 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
185 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.