Medical Assistant Salary in Maine
Median annual pay in Maine
$47,580
$22.88/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Maine
$49,026
Regional Price Parity: 97.050 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): +$1,890 (+4.1%)
Maine ranks 13th of 51 states by median pay, and 9th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,220 | $19.34 |
| 25th percentile | $45,420 | $21.84 |
| Median | $47,580 | $22.88 |
| 75th percentile | $51,460 | $24.74 |
| 90th percentile | $59,220 | $28.47 |
Employment
- Employment in Maine
- 4,480
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Maine
- $47,580
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- +$1,890 (+4.1%)
Cost of living
$47,580 ÷ 97.050 × 100 = $49,026
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | ||
| 11th | $48,020 | $46,100 22nd |
| New York | ||
| 12th | $48,000 | $44,477 31st |
| Maine This page | ||
| 13th | $47,580 | $49,026 9th |
| Connecticut | ||
| 14th | $47,430 | $45,777 24th |
| Nebraska | ||
| 15th | $47,370 | $52,573 2nd |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Surgical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$66,800/year U.S.
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in Maine
$86,990/year Maine
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Maine
$82,050/year Maine
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in Maine
$39,660/year Maine
- Nursing Assistant salary in Maine
$47,070/year Maine
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +12.9%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Medical Assistant salary in nearby places
- Medical Assistant salary in New Hampshire
$48,020/year New Hampshire
- Medical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$45,690/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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