Project Management Specialists Salary in Maine
At $101,830 a year, the median for project management specialists in Maine is close to the national median of $102,320 (0%); Maine ranks 17th of 51 states by median. Project Management Specialists earn 98% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays less, with a median of $90,890. Maine employs 2,620 project management specialists, 4.10 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.60 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 | $30.56 | $38.49 | $48.96 | $60.59 | $70.98 | $50.11 | 2,620 | 4.10 | 0.60 |
| Annual | $63,560 | $80,060 | $101,830 | $126,020 | $147,640 | $104,230 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $29.61 | $37.71 | $49.19 | $63.99 | $80.76 | $53.24 | 1,066,670 | – | – |
| Annual | $61,580 | $78,440 | $102,320 | $133,100 | $167,970 | $110,740 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.60
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.10
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 project management specialists, 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 | $50.73 | $105,530 | $66,770 | $150,120 | 1,370 | 4.76 | 0.69 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $49.28 | $102,490 | $63,830 | $150,230 | 160 | 3.30 | 0.48 |
| Bangor, ME | $41.06 | $85,410 | $51,590 | $123,480 | 180 | 2.53 | 0.37 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $45.35 | $94,320 | $58,270 | $155,990 | 440 | 3.07 | 0.45 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $38.49 | $80,060 | $50,370 | $121,320 | 140 | 2.17 | 0.32 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $48.96 | $101,830 | 2,620 | 0.60 |
| New Hampshire | $43.70 | $90,890 | 3,840 | 0.82 |
See the national page for Project Management Specialists (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.