Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Maine
634 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Maine belongs to Parking Attendants, at $30,860 per year. The highest is $555,750.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parking Attendants | $30,860 | 100 | |
| 2 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $32,310 | 680 | |
| 3 | Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $32,310 | 210 | |
| 4 | Telemarketers | $32,610 | — | |
| 5 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $33,690 | 310 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,320 | 340 | |
| 7 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $34,690 | 170 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,710 | 17,250 | |
| 9 | Cashiers | $34,930 | 14,240 | |
| 10 | Barbers | $35,300 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $555,750 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $419,410 | 1,340 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $379,930 | 100 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $337,850 | 90 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $316,880 | 270 |
| Orthodontists | $301,250 | 60 |
| Psychiatrists | $300,180 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $247,470 | 380 |
| Pediatricians, General | $245,920 | 130 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,870 | 730 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 200 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 150 |
| Dermatologists | $239,200 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 280 |
| Neurologists | $239,200 | 50 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 140 |
| Dentists, General | $209,200 | 310 |
| Podiatrists | $200,850 | 40 |
| Public Relations Managers | $166,940 | — |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $161,470 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,260 | 1,450 |
| Sales Managers | $158,660 | — |
| Optometrists | $154,110 | 180 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $147,930 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,720 | 820 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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