Maine Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Maine from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $51,430 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $15.10/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $581
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Maine
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | 1,340 | $419,410 | $367,590 |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 100 | $379,930 | $370,520 |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 270 | $316,880 | $349,150 |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | 380 | $247,470 | $259,370 |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | 130 | $245,920 | $243,380 |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | 730 | $239,870 | $239,970 |
| 7 | Anesthesiologists | 200 | $239,200 or more | $239,200 or more |
| 8 | Cardiologists | 150 | $239,200 or more | $239,200 or more |
Most common jobs in Maine
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,630 | $38,580 | $40,110 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 18,450 | $36,640 | $40,050 |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,250 | $34,710 | $35,880 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 16,540 | $86,990 | $91,700 |
| 5 | General and Operations Managers | 14,770 | $98,860 | $112,650 |
| 6 | Cashiers | 14,240 | $34,930 | $35,090 |
| 7 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 11,950 | $37,220 | $40,090 |
| 8 | Office Clerks, General | 11,260 | $45,300 | $46,460 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)344 certified, median offer $100,475
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)146 certified, median offer $36,400
Top H-1B employers in Maine
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Maine Medical Center | 47 | $365,000 |
| 2 | The Jackson Laboratory | 25 | $73,861 |
| 3 | University of Maine | 18 | $69,891 |
| 4 | MaineHealth | 15 | $126,000 |
| 5 | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. | 14 | $142,679 |
| 6 | Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 9 | $87,214 |
| 7 | Colby College | 9 | $82,500 |
| 8 | Spectrum Healthcare Partners | 9 | $360,000 |
More Maine labor data
- Unemployment by county3.3% statewide
- Jobs by industry661,700 jobs, +0.1% in a year
- Minimum wage$15.10 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$581 a week on average
- Union membership11.9% in 2025
- Federal job openings121 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Maine?
- The median wage for all occupations in Maine is $51,430 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Maine?
- Maine's unemployment rate was 3.3% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Maine?
- Physicians, All Other have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Maine: $419,410 a year.