Lawyer Salary in Maine
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in Maine
$113,120
$54.39 an hour
10th percentile
$76,820
90th percentile
$215,610
Jobs (wage & salary)
2,280
The median annual wage for lawyers in Maine was $113,120 in May 2025, $46,550 (29%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $82,830 (25th percentile) and $139,110 (75th percentile).
Maine ranks 38 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,820 | $36.94 |
| 25th | $82,830 | $39.82 |
| 50th (median) | $113,120 | $54.39 |
| 75th | $139,110 | $66.88 |
| 90th | $215,610 | $103.66 |
| Mean (average) | $129,600 | $62.31 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.