Orderlies in Maine make a median of $37,970 a year, or about $18.25 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Orderlies salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $35,730, 25th percentile $37,970, median $37,970, 75th percentile $44,720, 90th percentile $47,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level orderlies (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $12K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $37,970 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,730, and experienced orderlies can clear $47,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,599/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 49.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a orderlies salary go in Maine?▼
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median orderlies salary is worth about $38,864 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do orderlies get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
