Maine
State · BLS OEWS 2023
In Maine, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 617 detailed occupations covering about 588,130 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 3% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $224,340 | +36.2% | 380 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $220,030 | +3.5% | 390 |
| Pediatricians, General | $211,160 | +6.3% | 130 |
| Dentists, General | $206,000 | +23.9% | 530 |
| Podiatrists | $175,940 | +24.2% | 50 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $145,640 | -2.2% | 80 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,650 | -15.6% | 630 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,330 | -17.8% | 1,450 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $138,980 | +6.3% | 140 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $135,730 | +6.6% | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $135,430 | -0.4% | 1,370 |
| Optometrists | $134,220 | +1.8% | 160 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $133,890 | +1.5% | 170 |
| Orthodontists | $133,720 | -23.3% | 120 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $133,260 | -15.5% | 390 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,540 | +1.2% | 700 |
| Financial Managers | $129,630 | +15.7% | 2,680 |
| Veterinarians | $128,240 | +7.7% | 470 |
| Purchasing Managers | $128,010 | -6.1% | 250 |
| Nurse Midwives | $127,790 | -1.4% | 60 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,480 | +6.9% | 110 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $127,170 | -6.8% | 50 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,520 | +7.1% | 70 |
| Human Resources Managers | $123,160 | -9.7% | 520 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $123,140 | -2.5% | 1,390 |