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Pharmacist Salary in Maine (2026)
$67.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $98,632/year ($8,219/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $101,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $130,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $140,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $157,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,380 Pharmacist jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Pharmacist salary of $140,930 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 $98,632 — an effective tax rate of 30.0%.
| Gross (median) | $140,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,557 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,781 |
| Maine state income tax | −$8,960 |
| Take-home (annual) | $98,632 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,219 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Maine?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Maine is $140,930 per year ($67.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $130,870 and $157,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $140,930, a single filer in Maine takes home about $98,632 per year ($8,219 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.0%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,380 Pharmacist 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.