How much does a child make in Maine?
$63,290a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Maine. That is $30.43 an hour or $5,274 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.43
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,110Median: $63,290Highest 10%: $84,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,110 | $24.09 | |
| 25th | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| Median | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| 75th | $76,630 | $36.84 | |
| 90th | $84,090 | $40.43 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $63,700 |
| Bangor, ME | $61,980 |
| Lewiston, ME | $61,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 14. North Dakota | $64,560 |
| 15. Oregon | $64,130 |
| 16. Colorado | $63,720 |
| 17. Maine | $63,290 |
| 18. Illinois | $63,220 |
| 19. Alaska | $62,630 |
| 20. Virginia | $61,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $30.43 ($63,290 a year).
Do childs make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $63,290 against $59,550 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Maine rank for child pay?
Maine ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays childs the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $63,700 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.