How much does a chemist make in Maine?
$64,440a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Maine. That is $30.98 an hour or $5,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.98
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,640Median: $64,440Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| 25th | $55,740 | $26.80 | |
| Median | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| 75th | $77,750 | $37.38 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $64,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 47. Oklahoma | $74,960 |
| 48. Nebraska | $74,890 |
| 49. South Dakota | $67,440 |
| 50. Maine | $64,440 |
| 51. Montana | $61,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $30.98 ($64,440 a year).
Do chemists make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $64,440 against $91,240 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Maine rank for chemist pay?
Maine ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays chemists the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $64,320 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.