How much does a life make in Maine?
$66,730a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Maine. That is $32.08 an hour or $5,561 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.08
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,950Median: $66,730Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $53,800 | $25.87 | |
| Median | $66,730 | $32.08 | |
| 75th | $89,320 | $42.94 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.08 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $77,770 |
| Bangor, ME | $57,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 9. Maryland | $68,390 |
| 10. Kentucky | $68,230 |
| 11. Virginia | $67,240 |
| 12. Maine | $66,730 |
| 13. Connecticut | $66,710 |
| 14. Kansas | $65,270 |
| 15. Wyoming | $64,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $32.08 ($66,730 a year).
Do lifes make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $66,730 against $62,280 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Maine rank for life pay?
Maine ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Maine pays lifes the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $77,770 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.