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Maine Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $15.10/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $31,408
- 52 weeks
- Maine median wage
- $24.73/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 61%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $15.10 |
Lowest paying jobs in Maine
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendants | 100 | $30,860 | $37,410 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | 680 | $32,310 | $34,700 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 210 | $32,310 | $38,260 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | 310 | $33,690 | $35,200 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 340 | $34,320 | $36,510 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | 170 | $34,690 | $35,810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,250 | $34,710 | $35,880 |
| Cashiers | 14,240 | $34,930 | $35,090 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 1,230 | $35,330 | $37,000 |
| Cooks, Short Order | 1,120 | $35,360 | $36,730 |
| Dishwashers | 2,940 | $35,620 | $36,370 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 400 | $35,850 | $37,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Maine?
- The basic minimum wage in Maine is $15.10 an hour.
- How much is the Maine minimum wage per year?
- At $15.10 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $31,408 before taxes.