Maine Wages 39-9011.00 - Childcare Workers Bright Outlook  

In Maine:

  • Workers on average earn $36,350.
  • 10% of workers earn $31,200 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $46,020 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $34,980.
  • 10% of workers earn $24,260 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $46,010 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$24,260$29,360$34,980$38,570$46,010
Maine$31,200$34,770$36,350$37,630$46,020
Bangor, ME$30,630$30,870$34,820$36,600$45,150
Lewiston-Auburn, ME$31,560$33,120$34,570$36,430$46,020
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area$31,090$35,100$37,150$38,410$47,270
Portland-South Portland, ME$32,140$36,050$36,620$37,750$46,000
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area$31,000$32,110$35,660$37,150$46,170

In Maine:

  • Workers on average earn $17.47 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $15.00 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $22.13 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $16.82 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $11.66 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $22.12 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$11.66$14.12$16.82$18.55$22.12
Maine$15.00$16.72$17.47$18.09$22.13
Bangor, ME$14.73$14.84$16.74$17.60$21.71
Lewiston-Auburn, ME$15.17$15.92$16.62$17.51$22.13
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area$14.95$16.88$17.86$18.46$22.73
Portland-South Portland, ME$15.45$17.33$17.60$18.15$22.12
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area$14.91$15.44$17.15$17.86$22.20