Medical Assistant salary in Maine
What medical assistants earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,580$22.88 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$45,420 – $51,460Top 10%: $59,220+
Jobs4,4801.33× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Maine cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $48,540 | $23.34 | 1,880 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $47,550 | $22.86 | 1,030 |
| Bangor, ME | $47,120 | $22.65 | 670 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $45,690 | $21.97 | 490 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $51,460 | $24.74 | 380 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maine
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
New York · $48,000 Connecticut · $47,430 Nebraska · $47,370 Vermont · $47,250 New Jersey · $47,210 Rhode Island · $47,190
Other healthcare salaries in Maine
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,580 Registered Nurses · $86,990 Nursing Assistants · $47,070 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,400 Physical Therapists · $99,720 Nurse Practitioners · $130,260 Dental Assistants · $60,070 Pharmacists · $140,930 Physicians, All Other · $419,410 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $68,690 Occupational Therapists · $84,310 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,340
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Maine?
Medical Assistants in Maine earned a median of $47,580 a year ($22.88 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $45,420 to $51,460.
Where in Maine do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Lewiston-Auburn, ME at $51,460.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.