Medical Assistant Salary in Maine: $50,964 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Maine's 10 metropolitan areas, the average median medical assistant pay sits at $50,964/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 31-9092. Because Maine sits at BEA RPP 99.6 (0% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $51,169 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Lewiston ($51,460), Auburn ($51,446), Portland ($48,540).
In 2026, medical assistants in Maine are projected to earn an average median salary of $50,964, which is 6.3% higher than the national median of $47,961. The highest-paying city in the state is Lewiston, with a salary of $54,018, while Brunswick offers the lowest at $44,204. This significant salary gap of $9,814 can be attributed to factors such as local healthcare demand, cost of living variations, and city-specific healthcare infrastructure. Maine's unique state licensing requirements and scope of practice laws can influence salaries. Medical assistants in Maine must comply with state regulations, which often dictate the level of responsibility and specialized functions they can perform, possibly impacting compensation depending on demand in different regions. The projected growth rate for medical assistant jobs in Maine is 4.97% annually, indicating a steady increase in demand for these positions. With a total of 2,965 medical assistants employed across ten metro areas, cities like Auburn and Portland also provide competitive salaries, at $54,003 and $50,952 respectively. As the healthcare sector continues to evolve and expand in Maine, medical assistants can expect a positive job market outlook driven by an aging population and increasing healthcare needs.
Maine Medical Assistant Salary Range
Overall salary range in Maine: $36,689 (lowest entry-level) to $64,776 (highest top earner)
Maine vs National Average
Maine medical assistants earn 6.26% more than the national median (+$3,003/year difference).
Maine Medical Assistant Salary Distribution (2026)
Medical Assistant salaries in Maine range from $42,769 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $61,998 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $50,964. The Maine median is $3,003 above the US national median of $47,961. The average hourly rate is $24.50/hr. Approximately 2,965 medical assistants are employed across 10 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$37,320
2025 BLS Actual
$48,551
2026 Current Est.
$50,964
2019–2027 Growth
+43.3%
Salary Trajectory for Medical Assistants in Maine (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 4.97% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $37,320 | Actual |
| 2020 | $39,165 | Actual |
| 2021 | $38,337 | Actual |
| 2022 | $42,480 | Actual |
| 2023 | $45,891 | Actual |
| 2024 | $47,480 | Actual |
| 2025 | $48,551 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $50,964 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $53,497 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Maine metropolitan area, the median medical assistant salary grew 30.1% from $37,320 (2019) to $48,551 (2025). At a 4.97% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $53,497 by 2027 — a total increase of $16,177 (43.35%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Maine metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 4.97% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Maine
Lowest Paying Cities in Maine
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Brunswick | $44,204 |
| Sanford | $44,624 |
| Augusta | $45,045 |
| Biddeford | $45,195 |
| Scarborough | $45,576 |
Best Value Cities for Medical Assistants in Maine
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Maine cities offer the most purchasing power for medical assistants.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $54,018 | 94.736 | $57,020 |
| Auburn | $54,003 | 99.6 | $54,220 |
| Bangor | $49,462 | 96.508 | $51,252 |
| South Portland | $50,734 | 99.6 | $50,938 |
| Portland | $50,952 | 101.858 | $50,023 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Maine
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $42,769 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $50,964 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $61,998 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Maine metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 10 Cities in Maine
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | $54,018 |
| 2 | Auburn | $54,003 |
| 3 | Portland | $50,952 |
| 4 | South Portland | $50,734 |
| 5 | Bangor | $49,462 |
| 6 | Scarborough | $45,576 |
| 7 | Biddeford | $45,195 |
| 8 | Augusta | $45,045 |
| 9 | Sanford | $44,624 |
| 10 | Brunswick | $44,204 |
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Written by Emma Chen, CMA
Career Analyst
Emma has over 8 years of experience as a medical assistant. She has worked in both outpatient clinics and hospitals. Her expertise includes patient care and administrative support.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 4.97% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 medical assistant compensation across Maine. State averages are employment-weighted across 10 metro areas — larger metro areas with more medical assistantscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.97%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for medical assistants (SOC 31-9092).
Compiled and verified by Emma Chen, CMA, a licensed medical assistant with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov