Physician Assistant salary in Maine
What physician assistants earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$131,170$63.06 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$121,340 – $140,640Top 10%: $169,250+
Jobs1,0301.54× the U.S. concentration
Physician 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 | $131,180 | $63.07 | 490 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $131,930 | $63.43 | 250 |
| Bangor, ME | $130,380 | $62.68 | 110 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $143,710 | $69.09 | 80 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $126,970 | $61.05 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maine
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Ohio · $132,090 Indiana · $132,050 Illinois · $131,950 Michigan · $131,510 Florida · $129,620 North Carolina · $129,360
Other healthcare salaries in Maine
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,580 Registered Nurses · $86,990 Nursing Assistants · $47,070 Medical Assistants · $47,580 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
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Maine?
Physician Assistants in Maine earned a median of $131,170 a year ($63.06 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $121,340 to $140,640.
Where in Maine do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Lewiston-Auburn, ME at $143,710.
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.