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Medical Assistant Salary in Maine (2026)
$22.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,023/year ($3,169/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,480 Medical Assistant jobs in Maine (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Medical Assistant salary of $47,580 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 $38,023 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,530 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,640 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,388 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,023 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,169 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Maine?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Maine is $47,580 per year ($22.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,420 and $51,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Maine?
- On the median salary of $47,580, a single filer in Maine takes home about $38,023 per year ($3,169 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 4,480 Medical Assistant 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.