Top Paying Jobs in Maine
Maine has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 71,520 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($555,750), Physicians, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930). The cost of living index is 97.7 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,281/month.
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$139K
Avg. median salary
97.7
Cost of living index
$1,281
Median 2BR rent
1,408,058
Population
Highest paying careers in Maine
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $209K | $100.58/hr |
| 12 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $201K | $96.56/hr |
| 13 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $167K | $80.26/hr |
| 14 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $161K | $77.63/hr |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $160K | $77.05/hr |
| 16 | Sales Managers | Management | $159K | $76.28/hr |
| 17 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $154K | $74.09/hr |
| 18 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $148K | N/A |
| 19 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $146K | $70.06/hr |
| 20 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $144K | $69.08/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Maine
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Cost of living vs. national average-2.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,281/mo
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