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Data Scientist Salary in Maine (2026)
$43.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,383/year ($5,615/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 42nd of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 1,210 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $90,880 a year — though pay ranges from $60,280 for newcomers to $138,530 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $90,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $115,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $138,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,210 Data Scientist jobs in Maine (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Data Scientist salary of $90,880 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 $67,383 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $90,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,164 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,952 |
| Maine state income tax | −$5,381 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,383 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,615 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Maine?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Maine is $90,880 per year ($43.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,340 and $115,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $90,880, a single filer in Maine takes home about $67,383 per year ($5,615 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,210 Data Scientist 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.