Lawyer salary in Maine
The median annual wage for lawyers in Maine is $113,120, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $159,670. Maine ranks 38 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$113,120
25th percentile
$82,830
75th percentile
$139,110
90th percentile
$215,610
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Maine | 2,280 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Maine | $129,600 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
States with similar pay for lawyers
- Nebraska: median $109,170
- North Dakota: median $106,880
- Kansas: median $106,650
- New Mexico: median $119,680
- South Carolina: median $120,310
- New Hampshire: median $120,810
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Lawyers" (23-1011), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.