Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Maine
The median for receptionists and information clerks in Maine is $42,440 a year, somewhat above the national $38,010 (+12%); the state ranks 8th of 51 states by median. That is 17% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays less, with a median of $38,160. Maine employs 3,440 receptionists and information clerks, 5.38 per 1,000 jobs, the 44th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.92 is close to the national share.
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 | $17.25 | $18.49 | $20.41 | $22.49 | $23.62 | $20.56 | 3,440 | 5.38 | 0.92 |
| Annual | $35,880 | $38,470 | $42,440 | $46,780 | $49,140 | $42,760 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.83 | $16.33 | $18.27 | $21.70 | $24.01 | $18.97 | 910,180 | – | – |
| Annual | $28,760 | $33,960 | $38,010 | $45,130 | $49,950 | $39,460 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 8th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 44th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.92
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.38
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 receptionists and information clerks, 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 | $21.53 | $44,770 | $36,480 | $49,510 | 1,730 | 6.00 | 1.02 |
| Bangor, ME | $19.05 | $39,630 | $34,760 | $46,100 | 360 | 4.97 | 0.85 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $18.93 | $39,370 | $34,360 | $47,590 | 250 | 5.17 | 0.88 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $20.08 | $41,760 | $35,800 | $48,490 | 720 | 5.04 | 0.86 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $18.88 | $39,270 | $34,470 | $48,860 | 330 | 5.17 | 0.88 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $20.41 | $42,440 | 3,440 | 0.92 |
| New Hampshire | $18.34 | $38,160 | 5,320 | 1.33 |
See the national page for Receptionists and Information Clerks (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.