EMT Salary in Maine (2026)
$22.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,110/year ($3,093/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 17th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 1,110 EMT jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $46,340 a year — though pay ranges from $38,210 for newcomers to $58,100 at the top.
EMT pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,110 EMT jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median EMT salary of $46,340 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 $37,110 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,381 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,545 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,304 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,110 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,093 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Maine?
- The median EMT salary in Maine is $46,340 per year ($22.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,000 and $49,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Maine?
- On the median salary of $46,340, a single filer in Maine takes home about $37,110 per year ($3,093 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,110 EMT 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.