Lawyers Salary in Maine (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,280 employed

Annual Mean

$129,600

$62.31/hr

Annual Median

$113,120

$54.39/hr

Bottom 10%

$76,820

$36.94/hr

Top 10%

$215,610

$103.66/hr

Location vs National Average

Maine

$129,600

Difference

-30.3% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$76,820	$36.94/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$82,830	$39.82/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$113,120	$54.39/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$139,110	$66.88/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$215,610	$103.66/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$77K

25th

$83K

Median

$113K

75th

$139K

90th

$216K

Maine has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 2,280), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Maine, Lawyers salaries range from $76,820 at the 10th percentile to $215,610 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $138,790 (123% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Maine

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Portland-South Portland, ME

How Lawyers Compares in Maine

The average Lawyers salary of $129,600 in Maine ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 2,280 Lawyerss employed in Maine.