How much does a lawyer make in Maine?
$113,100a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Maine. That is $54.38 an hour or $9,427 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.38
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,820Median: $113,100Highest 10%: $215,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| 25th | $82,830 | $39.82 | |
| Median | $113,100 | $54.38 | |
| 75th | $139,100 | $66.88 | |
| 90th | $215,600 | $103.66 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $130,000 |
| Bangor, ME | $116,200 |
| Lewiston, ME | $105,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 35. New Hampshire | $120,800 |
| 36. South Carolina | $120,300 |
| 37. New Mexico | $119,700 |
| 38. Maine | $113,100 |
| 39. Nebraska | $109,200 |
| 40. North Dakota | $106,900 |
| 41. Kansas | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $54.38 ($113,100 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $113,100 against $159,700 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Maine rank for lawyer pay?
Maine ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays lawyers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $130,000 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.