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

Medical Assistant Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$47,580/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.88/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
4,480
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,026 #9 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Maine, explained

Medical assistants in Maine earn a median of $47,580 per year ($22.88 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $40,220, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $59,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $47,580 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $47,580 is worth about $49,026 in national buying power — ranking Maine #9 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,220
$19.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,580
$22.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,220
$28.47/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $47,580 $49,026
New Hampshire $48,020 $46,100 −$440

Medical Assistant in Maine: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Maine?

Medical assistants in Maine earn a median of $47,580 per year ($22.88 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Maine pay medical assistants well?

At $47,580, Maine pays 4% above the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 4,480 work in the state.

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