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

Lawyer Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$113,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$54.39/hr
▼ 29% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
2,280
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$116,558 #41 of 51

Lawyer pay in Maine, explained

Lawyers in Maine earn a median of $113,120 per year ($54.39 per hour), which is 29% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $76,820, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $215,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $113,120 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $113,120 is worth about $116,558 in national buying power — ranking Maine #41 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,820
$36.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$113,120
$54.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$215,610
$103.66/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $113,120 $116,558
New Hampshire $120,810 $115,979 −$7,690

Lawyer in Maine: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Maine?

Lawyers in Maine earn a median of $113,120 per year ($54.39 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Maine pay lawyers well?

At $113,120, Maine pays 29% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 2,280 work in the state.

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