How much does a social worker make in Maine?
$60,280a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Maine. That is $28.98 an hour or $5,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.98
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,310Median: $60,280Highest 10%: $99,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 25th | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| Median | $60,280 | $28.98 | |
| 75th | $77,760 | $37.38 | |
| 90th | $99,050 | $47.62 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bangor, ME | $62,690 |
| Lewiston, ME | $60,280 |
| Portland, ME | $60,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 42. Michigan | $62,140 |
| 43. Colorado | $61,610 |
| 44. Alaska | $61,220 |
| 45. Maine | $60,280 |
| 46. Ohio | $59,780 |
| 47. Florida | $58,550 |
| 48. Montana | $51,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $28.98 ($60,280 a year).
Do social workers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $60,280 against $71,900 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Maine rank for social worker pay?
Maine ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Maine pays social workers the most?
Bangor, ME, with a median of $62,690 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.