Lawyer Salary in Maine (2026)
$54.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,439/year ($6,787/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $113,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $139,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $215,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,280 Lawyer jobs in Maine (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Lawyer salary of $113,120 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 $81,439 — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
| Gross (median) | $113,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,056 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,654 |
| Maine state income tax | −$6,971 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,439 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,787 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Maine?
- The median Lawyer salary in Maine is $113,120 per year ($54.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,830 and $139,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Maine?
- On the median salary of $113,120, a single filer in Maine takes home about $81,439 per year ($6,787 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 2,280 Lawyer 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.