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Medical Scientist Salary in Maine (2026)
$45.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,184/year ($5,765/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 21st of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 100 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $93,730 a year — though pay ranges from $62,970 for newcomers to $216,940 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $185,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $216,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 100 Medical Scientist jobs in Maine (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Medical Scientist salary of $93,730 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 $69,184 — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
| Gross (median) | $93,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,791 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,170 |
| Maine state income tax | −$5,585 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,184 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,765 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Maine?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Maine is $93,730 per year ($45.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,860 and $185,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $93,730, a single filer in Maine takes home about $69,184 per year ($5,765 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 100 Medical 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.