verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$77,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.25/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
3,860
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$79,835 #45 of 51

Accountant pay in Maine, explained

Accountants in Maine earn a median of $77,480 per year ($37.25 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $55,640, while the most experienced accountants reach about $125,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $77,480 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $77,480 is worth about $79,835 in national buying power — ranking Maine #45 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$55,640
$26.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,480
$37.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,130
$60.16/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $77,480 $79,835
New Hampshire $83,470 $80,132 −$5,990

Accountant in Maine: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Maine?

Accountants in Maine earn a median of $77,480 per year ($37.25 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Maine pay accountants well?

At $77,480, Maine pays 7% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 3,860 work in the state.

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