How much does a childcare worker make in Maine?
$36,350a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Maine. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,350Highest 10%: $46,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| Median | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 90th | $46,020 | $22.13 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $36,620 |
| Bangor, ME | $34,820 |
| Lewiston, ME | $34,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 11. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 12. Connecticut | $36,660 |
| 13. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 14. Maine | $36,350 |
| 15. Alaska | $36,200 |
| 16. Maryland | $36,030 |
| 17. New Mexico | $35,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $17.48 ($36,350 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $36,350 against $34,980 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Maine rank for childcare worker pay?
Maine ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays childcare workers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $36,620 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.