How much does an optician make in Maine?
$47,220a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Maine. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.70
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,110Median: $47,220Highest 10%: $60,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| 25th | $40,740 | $19.59 | |
| Median | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 75th | $50,850 | $24.45 | |
| 90th | $60,190 | $28.94 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $49,240 |
| Bangor, ME | $45,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 22. South Carolina | $48,000 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $47,400 |
| 24. Colorado | $47,310 |
| 25. Maine | $47,220 |
| 26. Montana | $47,050 |
| 27. Nevada | $46,910 |
| 28. Delaware | $46,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $22.70 ($47,220 a year).
Do opticians make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $47,220 against $47,260 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Maine rank for optician pay?
Maine ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays opticians the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $49,240 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.