Customer Service Representatives Salary in Maine
The median for customer service representatives in Maine is $47,160 a year, somewhat above the national $44,770 (+5%); the state ranks 15th of 51 states by median. That is 8% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $47,300. Maine employs 7,560 customer service representatives, 11.8 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.71 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 | $17.28 | $18.44 | $22.67 | $24.72 | $30.52 | $23.22 | 7,560 | 11.81 | 0.71 |
| Annual | $35,930 | $38,340 | $47,160 | $51,420 | $63,490 | $48,300 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $15.27 | $17.72 | $21.53 | $24.89 | $30.57 | $22.40 | 2,595,750 | – | – |
| Annual | $31,750 | $36,870 | $44,770 | $51,780 | $63,590 | $46,590 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 15th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.71
- Jobs per 1,000
- 11.81
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 customer service representatives, 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 | $23.03 | $47,910 | $36,780 | $64,930 | 3,480 | 12.06 | 0.72 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $22.02 | $45,790 | $36,000 | $60,660 | 480 | 9.99 | 0.60 |
| Bangor, ME | $20.45 | $42,530 | $34,080 | $59,430 | 710 | 9.88 | 0.59 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $23.48 | $48,840 | $35,790 | $64,810 | 1,930 | 13.57 | 0.81 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $20.33 | $42,290 | $34,980 | $59,700 | 440 | 6.92 | 0.41 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $22.67 | $47,160 | 7,560 | 0.71 |
| New Hampshire | $22.74 | $47,300 | 12,750 | 1.12 |
See the national page for Customer Service Representatives (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.