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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $122K | $58.42/hr |
| 42 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $120K | $57.9/hr |
| 43 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $120K | $57.85/hr |
| 44 | Actuaries | Technology | $120K | $57.51/hr |
| 45 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $118K | N/A |
| 46 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $117K | $56.33/hr |
| 47 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $116K | $56/hr |
| 48 | Managers, All Other | Management | $116K | $55.73/hr |
| 49 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $115K | $55.11/hr |
| 50 | Lawyers | Legal | $113K | $54.39/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Maine
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-2.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,281/mo
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