Accountants and Auditors Salary in Maine
Accountants and Auditors in Maine have a median of $77,480 a year, below the national $83,680 (−7%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. Accountants and Auditors earn 51% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $83,470. Maine employs 3,860 accountants and auditors, 6.02 per 1,000 jobs, the 48th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.65 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $26.75 | $30.73 | $37.25 | $47.45 | $60.16 | $40.81 | 3,860 | 6.02 | 0.65 |
| Annual | $55,640 | $63,920 | $77,480 | $98,700 | $125,130 | $84,880 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $26.93 | $32.22 | $40.23 | $52.80 | $69.27 | $45.56 | 1,449,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $56,020 | $67,020 | $83,680 | $109,810 | $144,090 | $94,750 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 48th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.65
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.02
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for accountants and auditors, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $38.36 | $79,790 | $60,420 | $128,480 | 1,780 | 6.17 | 0.66 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $36.53 | $75,980 | $55,110 | $125,950 | 320 | 6.75 | 0.72 |
| Bangor, ME | $36.37 | $75,640 | $54,300 | $118,100 | 400 | 5.51 | 0.59 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $38.22 | $79,500 | $55,240 | $126,440 | 370 | 5.94 | 0.64 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $33.86 | $70,430 | $52,400 | $124,800 | 800 | 5.60 | 0.60 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $37.25 | $77,480 | 3,860 | 0.65 |
| New Hampshire | $40.13 | $83,470 | 7,000 | 1.10 |
See the national page for Accountants and Auditors (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.