State profile · ME
Healthcare wages in Maine
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 47 healthcare occupations in Maine.
State tax (avg)
5.8%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
97
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
68
Across 47 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Radiologists$555,750
- Other Physicians, All Other$419,410
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$379,930
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$337,850
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$316,880
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,580
- Physical Therapist Aides$39,660
- Dietetic Technicians$42,320
- Orderlies$42,530
- Psychiatric Technicians$45,320
Every healthcare occupation in Maine
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
47 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $419,410 | $395,084 | 78 |
| Radiologists | physician | $555,750 | $523,517 | 73 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $379,930 | $357,894 | 72 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $60,070 | $56,586 | 72 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $209,200 | $197,066 | 71 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $316,880 | $298,501 | 71 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $245,920 | $231,657 | 70 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $47,070 | $44,340 | 69 |
| Orderlies | support | $42,530 | $40,063 | 69 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $42,320 | $39,865 | 69 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $337,850 | $318,255 | 69 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $82,050 | $77,291 | 69 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $73,200 | $68,954 | 69 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $39,660 | $37,360 | 69 |
| Audiologists | allied | $102,060 | $96,141 | 68 |
| Paramedics | allied | $46,340 | $43,652 | 68 |
| Orthodontists | physician | $301,250 | $283,778 | 68 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $50,810 | $47,863 | 68 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $48,120 | $45,329 | 68 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $38,580 | $36,342 | 68 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $247,470 | $233,117 | 68 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $47,580 | $44,820 | 68 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $300,180 | $282,770 | 68 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $68,690 | $64,706 | 68 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $130,600 | $123,025 | 67 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $80,080 | $75,435 | 67 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $140,930 | $132,756 | 67 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $45,640 | $42,993 | 67 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $45,320 | $42,691 | 67 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $82,470 | $77,687 | 67 |
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