SOC 41-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Real Estate Brokers — Maine
Maine · 2 metro areas compared
In Maine the median wage is $55,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maine the median wage is $55,280. That is 24.5% lower than the national median of $73,220. Pay ranges from under $35,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $136,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,630 to $105,260.
Maine ranks number 31st out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $63,680. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 370th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,190 | −51.9% |
| 25th | $40,630 | −44.5% |
| Median (50th) | $55,280 | −24.5% |
| 75th | $105,260 | +43.8% |
| 90th | $136,090 | +85.9% |
| Mean | $83,420 | +13.9% |
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 $55,280 goes as far as $56,931 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,931US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,280 a year, 24.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,190 to $136,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 31st of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $63,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Real Estate Brokers in Maine?
The median annual wage is $55,280, or $26.58 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 $73,220, so pay in Maine is 24.5% lower. 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 $136,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,190 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 $63,680 per year.
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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