Medical Assistants Salary in Maine
The median for medical assistants in Maine is $47,580 a year, somewhat above the national $45,690 (+4%); the state ranks 13th of 51 states by median. That is 7% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $48,020. Maine employs 4,480 medical assistants, 6.99 per 1,000 jobs, the 38th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.33 means the occupation is more concentrated 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 | $19.34 | $21.84 | $22.88 | $24.74 | $28.47 | $23.56 | 4,480 | 6.99 | 1.33 |
| Annual | $40,220 | $45,420 | $47,580 | $51,460 | $59,220 | $49,000 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.33 | $18.50 | $21.97 | $23.65 | $28.52 | $22.17 | 817,870 | – | – |
| Annual | $36,050 | $38,470 | $45,690 | $49,180 | $59,310 | $46,120 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 38th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.33
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.99
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 medical assistants, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $24.74 | $51,460 | $41,310 | $55,310 | 380 | 7.88 | 1.50 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $23.34 | $48,540 | $41,090 | $61,050 | 1,880 | 6.52 | 1.24 |
| Bangor, ME | $22.65 | $47,120 | $39,620 | $55,860 | 670 | 9.33 | 1.77 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $22.86 | $47,550 | $40,950 | $58,600 | 1,030 | 7.23 | 1.37 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $21.97 | $45,690 | $39,510 | $57,680 | 490 | 7.72 | 1.47 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $22.88 | $47,580 | 4,480 | 1.33 |
| New Hampshire | $23.09 | $48,020 | 3,000 | 0.83 |
See the national page for Medical Assistants (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.