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Receptionist Salary in Maine (2026)
$20.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,240/year ($2,853/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,440 Receptionist jobs in Maine (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Receptionist salary of $42,440 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 $34,240 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $42,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,913 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,247 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,041 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,240 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,853 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Maine?
- The median Receptionist salary in Maine is $42,440 per year ($20.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,470 and $46,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $42,440, a single filer in Maine takes home about $34,240 per year ($2,853 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 3,440 Receptionist 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.