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Social Services Assistant Salary in Maine (2026)
$22.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,118/year ($3,177/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,580 Social Services Assistant jobs in Maine (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $47,710 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 $38,118 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,545 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,650 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,397 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,118 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,177 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Maine?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Maine is $47,710 per year ($22.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,260 and $53,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Maine?
- On the median salary of $47,710, a single filer in Maine takes home about $38,118 per year ($3,177 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 4,580 Social Services 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.