What pharmacists earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $140,620 | $67.61 | 620 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $142,400 | $68.46 | 310 |
| Bangor, ME | $145,210 | $69.81 | 200 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $138,920 | $66.79 | 140 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $142,840 | $68.67 | 80 |
Pharmacists in Maine earned a median of $140,930 a year ($67.75 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $130,870 to $157,600.
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Bangor, ME at $145,210.
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.