Want to know what the highest paying jobs are in Maine? We pulled the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for the highest-paying jobs in Maine.
The salary information below are mean annual salaries.
The information presented in this article is based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (State Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Published 2023).
What is the Highest Paying Job in Maine?
Surgeons have the highest paying job in Maine. Surgeons in Maine earn $450,330.
Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Maine
All of the highest paying jobs in Maine are in the health care field. Surgeons earn the most at $450,330 a year.
Followed by Radiologists, earning $413,340 a year and Ophthalmologists earning a mean annual salary of $409,920.
These are the top 10 highest-paying jobs in Maine.
| Surgeons, All Other | $450,330 |
| Radiologists | $413,340 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $409,920 |
| Dermatologists | $394,050 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $322,070 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $278,240 |
| Psychiatrists | $272,740 |
| Physicians, All Other | $263,430 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $258,420 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $250,180 |
Top 30 Highest Paying Jobs in Maine
Below are the top 30 highest-paying jobs in Maine. As you can see, more than half of the highest-paying jobs in Maine are in the healthcare field.
A majority of the highest paying jobs in Maine require an advanced Medical degree.
| Surgeons, All Other | $450,330 |
| Radiologists | $413,340 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $409,920 |
| Dermatologists | $394,050 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $322,070 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $278,240 |
| Psychiatrists | $272,740 |
| Physicians, All Other | $263,430 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $258,420 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $250,180 |
| Pediatricians, General | $225,700 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $214,930 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $191,470 |
| Dentists, General | $180,280 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $150,310 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,240 |
| Financial Managers | $144,580 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,270 |
| Human Resources Managers | $141,570 |
| Physicists | $138,920 |
| Chief Executives | $137,330 |
| Nurse Midwives | $134,440 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $134,350 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $131,730 |
| Database Architects | $130,480 |
| Pharmacists | $129,500 |
| Optometrists | $129,480 |
| Veterinarians | $128,240 |
| Marketing Managers | $128,120 |
| Purchasing Managers | $127,640 |
What is the Highest Paying Job in Maine with a Bachelor’s Degree?
Airline Pilot is the highest paying job in Maine with a Bachelor’s degree earning $150,310 a year.
30 Highest Paying Jobs in Maine with a Bachelor’s Degree
The top 5 highest paying jobs in Maine with a Bachelor’s degree are Airline Pilots, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Financial Managers, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Human Resources Managers.
Below is a list of the top 30 highest-paying jobs in Maine that do not require an advanced medical degree or law degree.
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $150,310 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,240 |
| Financial Managers | $144,580 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,270 |
| Human Resources Managers | $141,570 |
| Chief Executives | $137,330 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $134,350 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $131,730 |
| Database Architects | $130,480 |
| Marketing Managers | $128,120 |
| Purchasing Managers | $127,640 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $125,010 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $124,290 |
| Sales Managers | $123,920 |
| Actuaries | $121,020 |
| Managers, All Other | $117,740 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $117,400 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $114,660 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $113,970 |
| Training and Development Managers | $112,910 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,280 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $108,560 |
| Management Occupations | $107,650 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $106,690 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $106,200 |
| Public Relations Managers | $106,080 |
| Fundraising Managers | $105,720 |
| Software Developers | $105,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | $103,940 |
What Jobs in Maine Pay Over $100,000 a Year?
Below you will find jobs in Maine that pay over $100,000 a year.
| Surgeons, All Other | $450,330 |
| Radiologists | $413,340 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $409,920 |
| Dermatologists | $394,050 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $322,070 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $278,240 |
| Psychiatrists | $272,740 |
| Physicians, All Other | $263,430 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $258,420 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $250,180 |
| Pediatricians, General | $225,700 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $214,930 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $191,470 |
| Dentists, General | $180,280 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $150,310 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,240 |
| Financial Managers | $144,580 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,270 |
| Human Resources Managers | $141,570 |
| Physicists | $138,920 |
| Chief Executives | $137,330 |
| Nurse Midwives | $134,440 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $134,350 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $131,730 |
| Database Architects | $130,480 |
| Pharmacists | $129,500 |
| Optometrists | $129,480 |
| Veterinarians | $128,240 |
| Marketing Managers | $128,120 |
| Purchasing Managers | $127,640 |
| Physician Assistants | $126,630 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $125,010 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $124,290 |
| Sales Managers | $123,920 |
| Actuaries | $121,020 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $119,640 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $118,300 |
| Managers, All Other | $117,740 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $117,400 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $114,660 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $113,970 |
| Training and Development Managers | $112,910 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,280 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $108,560 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $108,080 |
| Management Occupations | $107,650 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $106,690 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $106,200 |
| Public Relations Managers | $106,080 |
| Fundraising Managers | $105,720 |
| Software Developers | $105,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | $103,940 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,620 |
| Chemical Engineers | $103,370 |
| Construction Managers | $103,260 |
| Electrical Engineers | $103,240 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $102,910 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $102,100 |
| Lawyers | $102,060 |
| Data Scientists | $101,080 |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | $100,590 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $100,190 |
What is the Lowest Paying Jobs in Maine?
Ushers and Ticket Takers have the lowest-paying job in Maine earning a mean annual salary of $28,630 a year.
20 Lowest Paying Jobs in Maine
Below is a list of the 20 lowest-paying jobs in Maine.
The lowest paying job in Maine earns just 6.3% of what the highest paying job in Maine earns.
| Childcare Workers | $32,080 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $32,020 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $31,990 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,940 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $31,840 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $31,830 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $31,350 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,270 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,270 |
| Taxi Drivers | $31,160 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $30,960 |
| Dishwashers | $30,900 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $30,620 |
| Cashiers | $30,490 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $30,440 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $29,730 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,470 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $29,110 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $29,030 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,630 |
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