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

Physician Assistant Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$131,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.06/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
1,030
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$135,157 #34 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Maine, explained

Physician assistants in Maine earn a median of $131,170 per year ($63.06 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $107,630, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $169,250. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $131,170 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $131,170 is worth about $135,157 in national buying power — ranking Maine #34 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$107,630
$51.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,170
$63.06/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,250
$81.37/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $131,170 $135,157
New Hampshire $150,960 $144,924 −$19,790

Physician Assistant in Maine: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Maine?

Physician assistants in Maine earn a median of $131,170 per year ($63.06 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Maine pay physician assistants well?

At $131,170, Maine pays 3% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 1,030 work in the state.

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