Childcare Workers Salary in Maine
Ranked #14 of 51 · ME
6.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,280 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,350
Employment 4,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $34,770 Median $36,350P75 $37,630P90 $46,020
About 80% of childcare workerss in Maine earn between $31,200 and $46,020. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in Maine is $37,280, about 6.4% above the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Maine
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $37,150 | $38,010 | 450 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $36,620 | $37,800 | 2,460 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $35,660 | $36,870 | 1,130 |
| Bangor, ME | $34,820 | $35,580 | 490 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $34,570 | $36,540 | 460 |