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Childcare Worker Salary in Maine (2026)
$17.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,758/year ($2,480/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,990 Childcare Worker jobs in Maine (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Childcare Worker salary of $36,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,758 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $36,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,182 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,781 |
| Maine state income tax | −$1,630 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,758 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,480 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Maine?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Maine is $36,350 per year ($17.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,770 and $37,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Maine?
- On the median salary of $36,350, a single filer in Maine takes home about $29,758 per year ($2,480 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 4,990 Childcare Worker jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.