Salaries in Southwest Maine

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area • 430 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Radiologists $377,370
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $299,92040
      Nurse Anesthetists $229,270
      Pediatricians, General $219,03040
      Family Medicine Physicians $214,190100
      Dentists, General $202,160100
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $161,47030
      Database Architects $154,790
      Pharmacists $140,000310
      Information Security Analysts $134,990
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,20030
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $130,470130
      Insurance Underwriters $129,95090
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $129,530310
      Marketing Managers $129,470150
      Optometrists $127,53040
      Nurse Practitioners $127,500330
      Purchasing Managers $127,46030
      Physician Assistants $127,450230
      Commercial Pilots $124,08040
      Financial Managers $123,360560
      Engineers, All Other $122,94030
      Veterinarians $119,600140
      Computer Network Architects $119,460
      Industrial Production Managers $110,350130
      Natural Sciences Managers $110,07050
      Medical and Health Services Managers $108,240490
      Public Relations Managers $105,99070
      Electrical Engineers $104,720180
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $104,250
      Software Developers $102,990190
      Fundraising Managers $102,84030
      Industrial Engineers $102,090130
      Managers, All Other $101,820410
      Human Resources Managers $101,130120
      Computer Systems Analysts $100,740650
      Chief Executives $99,450420
      Construction Managers $99,290260
      Sales Managers $98,030380
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $97,160480
      Operations Research Analysts $96,450100
      Physical Therapists $94,130390
      Lawyers $93,180410
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $92,78090
      Personal Financial Advisors $92,08090
      Mechanical Engineers $91,850110
      Computer Occupations, All Other $90,380120
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $89,92070
      Biological Scientists, All Other $89,92040
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $89,790120
      Civil Engineers $89,610240
      Financial and Investment Analysts $89,46080
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $88,72060
      General and Operations Managers $86,8903,350
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $86,610150
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $86,23070
      Financial Risk Specialists $86,130
      Labor Relations Specialists $86,05090
      Computer Programmers $85,36060
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $84,47050
      Registered Nurses $84,4003,680
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $83,96080
      Occupational Therapists $83,240210
      Facilities Managers $82,990170
      Logisticians $82,98070
      Budget Analysts $82,83070
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $82,29050
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $81,94050
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,550
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $81,48030
      Psychologists, All Other $81,28030
      Dental Hygienists $81,260230
      Data Scientists $81,250140
      Power Plant Operators $81,21050
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $80,970140
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $80,970290
      Project Management Specialists $80,140380
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $80,11070
      Speech-Language Pathologists $79,980170
      Credit Analysts $79,69090
      Surveyors $79,64040
      Emergency Management Directors $79,54040
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $79,370150
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $79,04040
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $78,27050
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,250120
      Respiratory Therapists $77,720120
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,580130
      Administrative Services Managers $77,390260
      Education Administrators, All Other $76,38090
      Chiropractors $76,25050
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,820260
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $75,720150
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,000600
      Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $74,99070
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $74,960330
      Loan Officers $74,820250
      Social and Community Service Managers $74,740470
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,740150
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,030300
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $73,87060
      Computer Network Support Specialists $73,42090
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $73,34070
      Environmental Engineers $72,83060
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,800690
      Healthcare Social Workers $71,990130
      Management Analysts $71,950710
      Fish and Game Wardens $71,12060
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $69,92060
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $69,690190
      Compliance Officers $69,580320
      Urban and Regional Planners $69,58040
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $69,06060
      Training and Development Specialists $69,000340
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $68,92090
      Producers and Directors $68,12030
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $67,80050
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $67,30070
      Electricians $67,220610
      Instructional Coordinators $67,190140
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,770660
      Millwrights $66,480190
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,460250
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $66,26040
      Accountants and Auditors $66,080740
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,9901,050
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $65,94060
      Human Resources Specialists $65,850530
      Cost Estimators $65,820170
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $65,74040
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,690280
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,610170
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $64,71090
      Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $64,56030
      Fire Inspectors and Investigators $64,50040
      Fundraisers $64,360190
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $64,29030
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,82040
      Financial Examiners $63,81060
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $63,48050
      Massage Therapists $63,29060
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,070300
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,920630
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $62,84060
      Clergy $62,78030
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $62,68070
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,67090
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $62,660210
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,9201,300
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $61,90030
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,770510
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,7501,660
      Physical Therapist Assistants $61,740100
      Construction and Building Inspectors $61,700250
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,620330
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,5301,660
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,410270
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,340460
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $61,300110
      Postal Service Clerks $61,110250
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,990600
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,880
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,880210
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $60,820150
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $60,77070
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $60,760130
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $60,20040
      Bailiffs $60,15060
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $60,050110
      Real Estate Sales Agents $59,990160
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,960430
      Paramedics $59,550230
      Health Education Specialists $59,460140
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,3801,190
      Database Administrators $59,34040
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,340180
      Lodging Managers $59,280140
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $59,28070
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $59,270340
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $58,82070
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $58,790100
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,620490
      Insurance Sales Agents $58,540230
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $58,53080
      Athletic Trainers $58,31040
      Food Service Managers $58,120220
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $58,06030
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,84090
      Surgical Technologists $57,79060
      Physical Therapist Aides $57,67030
      Carpenters $57,6201,430
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,280560
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $57,260270
      Real Estate Brokers $57,230
      Stonemasons $57,01030
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $56,970290
      Credit Counselors $56,77040
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,680410
      Conservation Scientists $56,51080
      Curators $56,26050
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,250300
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $56,160270
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,560120
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $55,38050
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $55,230700
      Social Workers, All Other $55,220180
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $54,90090
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $54,620100
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,49030
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $54,44050
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $54,310100
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $53,840140
      Production Workers, All Other $53,690250
      Rehabilitation Counselors $53,64050
      Public Relations Specialists $53,440310
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,300430
      Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $53,28050
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $52,890170
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $52,89080
      Social Science Research Assistants $52,89050
      Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $52,84030
      Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $52,670
      Advertising Sales Agents $52,62050
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $52,300100
      Log Graders and Scalers $51,90040
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,610450
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $51,070100
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,990180
      Medical Records Specialists $50,710210
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $50,42090
      Computer User Support Specialists $50,320470
      Graphic Designers $50,220110
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,200140
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,0702,310
      Chefs and Head Cooks $50,060230
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $50,06070
      Machinists $50,060290
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,990400
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,980360
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $49,86090
      Interior Designers $49,68050
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,610100
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $49,590200
      Private Detectives and Investigators $49,36030
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,30060
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,29050
      Sheet Metal Workers $49,23070
      Bill and Account Collectors $49,180100
      Community Health Workers $49,14070
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,140140
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $49,140120
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $49,100290
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,05060
      Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $48,97050
      Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $48,65030
      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $48,59070
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,5501,540
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,520160
      Statistical Assistants $48,51030
      Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $48,380130
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,360320
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,330180
      Crane and Tower Operators $48,330100
      Procurement Clerks $48,300100
      Motorcycle Mechanics $48,14030
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $48,030130
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,940110
      Dental Assistants $47,900300
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,870460
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $47,86070
      Roofers $47,700160
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $47,64080
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,64030
      Pest Control Workers $47,61050
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,590160
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $47,570170
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $47,52040
      Coaches and Scouts $47,430320
      Bus Drivers, School $47,350430
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $47,26070
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,18040
      Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $47,160420
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,1401,810
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,130820
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $47,050210
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $46,880290
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,7301,290
      Social and Human Service Assistants $46,6601,240
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $46,640140
      Order Clerks $46,60080
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $46,590230
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,560970
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,530270
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,500420
      Firefighters $46,480320
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,41070
      Billing and Posting Clerks $46,400320
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $46,39060
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $46,35030
      Biological Technicians $46,23040
      Tax Preparers $46,17050
      Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,16050
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,130300
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,12050
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $46,070320
      Cargo and Freight Agents $46,040
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $46,030120
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,990270
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,980190
      Construction Laborers $45,760740
      Helpers--Production Workers $45,760190
      Editors $45,69070
      Customer Service Representatives $45,6101,930
      Skincare Specialists $45,60060
      Medical Assistants $45,560970
      Logging Equipment Operators $45,450310
      Nursing Assistants $45,2102,160
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,1501,780
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,090650
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,04060
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $44,97080
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,850470
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,850110
      Waiters and Waitresses $44,7601,660
      Emergency Medical Technicians $44,670390
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $44,39060
      Medical Transcriptionists $44,34050
      New Accounts Clerks $44,26080
      Food Batchmakers $44,250110
      Helpers--Electricians $44,120220
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,100310
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $44,05040
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $44,01050
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,79090
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $43,77040
      Cooks, Restaurant $43,7401,010
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,700230
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,6901,450
      Helpers--Carpenters $43,470
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460910
      Funeral Attendants $43,38050
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,310370
      Medical Equipment Preparers $43,23070
      Photographers $43,01040
      Animal Control Workers $42,95050
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $42,7902,790
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,75070
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,730630
      Home Appliance Repairers $42,36040
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $42,34030
      Office Clerks, General $42,2903,040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $42,280150
      Phlebotomists $41,830100
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $41,430200
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $41,240180
      Pharmacy Technicians $41,230560
      Sailors and Marine Oilers $41,20050
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $40,480
      Printing Press Operators $40,40050
      Library Technicians $40,350100
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,130160
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,010890
      Opticians, Dispensing $39,95080
      Security Guards $39,820320
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $39,61040
      Agricultural Technicians $39,47030
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,350110
      Residential Advisors $39,310110
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $39,060160
      Light Truck Drivers $38,930860
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $38,780150
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,660130
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $38,390
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,3402,510
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,3401,350
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $38,33050
      Tellers $38,300520
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,110600
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $38,00070
      File Clerks $37,92040
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,910480
      Bartenders $37,710620
      Parts Salespersons $37,620440
      Sewing Machine Operators $37,480190
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,160200
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $37,10060
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,0002,660
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,960360
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $36,880350
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,720170
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,4403,100
      Tire Repairers and Changers $36,410120
      Recreation Workers $36,200270
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,170170
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $36,090420
      Cooks, Fast Food $35,970450
      Retail Salespersons $35,9703,750
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,930220
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $35,88050
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,82090
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,7701,000
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $35,76060
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $35,720
      Bakers $35,500420
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $35,47040
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,140420
      Writers and Authors $34,99030
      Pharmacy Aides $34,95040
      Food Preparation Workers $34,7801,360
      Animal Caretakers $34,660260
      Tour and Travel Guides $34,45060
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,340120
      Childcare Workers $34,040870
      Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $33,97030
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $33,960250
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $33,540140
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $33,53070
      Library Assistants, Clerical $33,40080
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $33,28030
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,240190
      Cooks, Short Order $33,220360
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $33,200120
      Cashiers $32,1004,120
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $32,050170
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $31,93090
      Floral Designers $31,79070
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,6903,690
      Dishwashers $31,630450
      Driver/Sales Workers $30,330230
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30,210130