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Physician Assistant Salary in Maine (2026)
$63.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $92,659/year ($7,722/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 38th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 1,030 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $131,170 a year — though pay ranges from $107,630 for newcomers to $169,250 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $107,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $121,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $140,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,030 Physician Assistant jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Physician Assistant salary of $131,170 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 $92,659 — an effective tax rate of 29.4%.
| Gross (median) | $131,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,215 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,035 |
| Maine state income tax | −$8,262 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,659 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,722 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Maine?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Maine is $131,170 per year ($63.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $121,340 and $140,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Maine?
- On the median salary of $131,170, a single filer in Maine takes home about $92,659 per year ($7,722 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.4%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,030 Physician 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.