How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Maine?
$66,480a year
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in Maine. That is $31.96 an hour or $5,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.96
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,280Median: $66,480Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,280 | $23.69 | |
| 25th | $56,470 | $27.15 | |
| Median | $66,480 | $31.96 | |
| 75th | $78,060 | $37.53 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.49 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $75,340 |
| Bangor, ME | $60,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| 41. Idaho | $70,350 |
| 42. Louisiana | $69,820 |
| 43. South Dakota | $68,230 |
| 44. Maine | $66,480 |
| 45. Indiana | $64,700 |
| 46. Delaware | $64,690 |
| 47. Nebraska | $64,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $31.96 ($66,480 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $66,480 against $82,220 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Maine rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
Maine ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays environmental scientist and specialists the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $75,340 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.