SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Maine
Maine · 2 metro areas compared
In Maine the median wage for Physicians, All Other reaches $419,410 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maine the median wage for Physicians, All Other reaches $419,410 a year. That is 57.7% more than the national median of $265,930. Pay ranges from under $211,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $442,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $312,930 to $442,790.
Employment stands at 1,340, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Maine ranks number 3rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $442,790. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 2nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $211,500 | −20.5% |
| 25th | $312,930 | +17.7% |
| Median (50th) | $419,410 | +57.7% |
| 75th | $442,790 | +66.5% |
| 90th | $442,790 | +66.5% |
| Mean | $367,590 | +38.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $419,410 goes as far as $431,936 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 62.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$419,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$431,936US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $419,410 a year, 57.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $211,500 to $442,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,340 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $442,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Maine?
The median annual wage is $419,410, or $201.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $265,930, so pay in Maine is 57.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $442,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $211,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $442,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,340 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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