Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Southwest Maine
392 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Southwest Maine belongs to Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants, at $31,030 per year. The highest is $377,370.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $31,030 | 270 | |
| 2 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $33,180 | 180 | |
| 3 | Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $33,280 | 30 | |
| 4 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $33,690 | 60 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,290 | 3,600 | |
| 6 | Floral Designers | $34,430 | 70 | |
| 7 | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $34,470 | 140 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $34,500 | 3,640 | |
| 9 | Driver/Sales Workers | $34,950 | 370 | |
| 10 | Writers and Authors | $34,990 | 30 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $377,370 | — |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $299,920 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $266,980 | 150 |
| Pediatricians, General | $245,010 | 30 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | — |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | — |
| Dentists, General | $204,380 | 60 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $161,470 | 30 |
| Database Architects | $159,620 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $142,400 | 310 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,580 | 270 |
| Optometrists | $134,770 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,650 | 170 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,930 | 250 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,410 | 330 |
| Veterinarians | $130,380 | 170 |
| Marketing Managers | $129,470 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $123,550 | 550 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,940 | 30 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $122,400 | 150 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $118,180 | 540 |
| Commercial Pilots | $117,960 | 40 |
| Chiropractors | $116,420 | 70 |
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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