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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Maine (2026)
$17.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,971/year ($2,498/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,450 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Maine (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $36,640 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 $29,971 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,217 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,803 |
| Maine state income tax | −$1,649 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,971 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,498 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Maine?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Maine is $36,640 per year ($17.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,720 and $43,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Maine?
- On the median salary of $36,640, a single filer in Maine takes home about $29,971 per year ($2,498 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 18,450 Retail Sales Associate 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.