Lawyers Salary in Maine
In Maine, lawyers earn a median $113,120 a year, well below the national median of $159,670 (−29%); the state ranks 38th of 51 states by median. Lawyers earn 2.2 times the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $120,810. Maine employs 2,280 lawyers, 3.55 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.73 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 | $36.94 | $39.82 | $54.39 | $66.88 | $103.66 | $62.31 | 2,280 | 3.55 | 0.73 |
| Annual | $76,820 | $82,830 | $113,120 | $139,110 | $215,610 | $129,600 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $37.67 | $49.51 | $76.76 | $106.43 | $169.04 | $89.35 | 754,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $78,360 | $102,990 | $159,670 | $221,370 | $351,600 | $185,840 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 38th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.73
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.55
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 lawyers, 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 | $62.50 | $129,990 | $78,990 | $226,030 | 1,360 | 4.73 | 0.97 |
| Bangor, ME | $55.89 | $116,240 | $71,810 | $202,010 | 210 | 2.91 | 0.60 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $50.60 | $105,240 | $73,660 | $207,480 | 150 | 3.17 | 0.65 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $49.37 | $102,690 | $75,170 | $142,890 | 400 | 2.79 | 0.57 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $48.36 | $100,590 | $70,780 | $175,140 | 90 | 1.50 | 0.31 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $54.39 | $113,120 | 2,280 | 0.73 |
| New Hampshire | $58.08 | $120,810 | 2,250 | 0.68 |
See the national page for Lawyers (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.