Salary Overview for Maine
The median individual income in Maine is $35,830 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $45,020. The median household income is $68,251.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Maine's cost of living index is 113 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $35,830 in Maine has the purchasing power of approximately $31,708 at the national average cost of living. The higher cost of living in Maine means you need to earn more to maintain the same standard of living.
Minimum Wage in Maine
The current minimum wage in Maine is $14.15/hour, which equals approximately $29,432 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Maine minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.
Top Employers in Maine
- MaineHealth
- Hannaford
- L.L. Bean
Major Industries in Maine
- Healthcare
- Tourism
- Fishing
Tax Rates in Maine
See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Maine tax rates page.
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