How much does an economist make in Maine?
$91,480a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Maine. That is $43.98 an hour or $7,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.98
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,140Median: $91,480Highest 10%: $133,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,140 | $33.24 | |
| 25th | $74,190 | $35.67 | |
| Median | $91,480 | $43.98 | |
| 75th | $115,900 | $55.73 | |
| 90th | $133,000 | $63.92 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 26. Connecticut | $101,400 |
| 27. Iowa | $96,310 |
| 28. Arkansas | $91,560 |
| 29. Maine | $91,480 |
| 30. Nevada | $91,340 |
| 31. Oklahoma | $89,980 |
| 32. Montana | $89,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $43.98 ($91,480 a year).
Do economists make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $91,480 against $124,700 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Maine rank for economist pay?
Maine ranks 29 of 40 states.
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.