How Much Does a Paramedic Make in Maine in 2026?

A typical Paramedic in Maine earns about $30.31 per hour ($63,050 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $5,254 a month and $1,212 a week. That places Maine's paramedics in a solid middle position nationally. The figure reflects the typical wage across all experience levels and settings statewide.

Maine's typical pay sits 4% above the national figure of $60,600 a year for paramedics, according to the same data. That comparison places Maine 19th among all 51 states and the District of Columbia. About 470 paramedics work across Maine, compared with roughly 100,610 nationwide. The state's smaller workforce still commands pay that holds its own against much larger labor markets.

Entry-level positions in Maine typically offer around $26.35 an hour ($54,810 a year) for paramedics just starting out. That starting range reflects limited experience and often a smaller scope of practice. Within a few years, pay tends to move toward the statewide typical figure of $30.31 an hour. Additional certifications and time in the field help close that gap.

Experienced paramedics in Maine often earn upwards of $35.25 an hour ($73,320 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $37.67 an hour ($78,340 a year). That puts the gap between entry-level and top-tier pay at $23,530 a year. Setting, years on the job, and city all factor into where an individual paramedic lands within that range.

Maine's paramedic pay has climbed steadily, from $46,590 in 2021 to $63,050 in 2025. That is a gain of $16,460, or about 35%, over that span. The rise has been steady year over year rather than a single jump. Pay increased in each of the last five years reported.

Nationally, paramedic pay rose about 30% over the same stretch, so Maine's increase outpaced the national trend. That comparison suggests Maine's market has moved pay upward at a faster clip than the country overall. Someone starting as a paramedic in Maine today enters a field where pay has trended upward for several years running, though future gains are not guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in the Portland metro area, where paramedics typically earn $65,960 a year ($31.71 an hour), about 5% above the statewide figure. South Portland shares that same metro-area figure. Bangor follows closely at $65,300 a year, and Lewiston and Auburn both post $64,970.

Auburn posts the lowest figure among Maine's tracked metro areas at $64,970 a year, putting the full city spread at just $990. Portland also carries the largest paramedic workforce among Maine's metro areas, with about 110 employed there. These figures cover each city's full metro area rather than the city alone. The narrow spread suggests pay for paramedics varies little by location within Maine, likely tracking the state's relatively uniform cost of living.

Maine's typical paramedic pay compares closely with neighboring New Hampshire, where the figure runs $64,210 a year, about 2% above Maine's own. That is a modest difference, and cost of living in nearby New England markets tends to run similarly high. Paramedics considering a move across the border should know that licensure can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary by state.

Paramedics in Maine typically earn $63,050 a year, up from $46,590 in 2021, a rise that has outpaced the national decade trend. Pay varies modestly by city, with Portland at the top and Auburn at the low end, and sits close to figures in neighboring New Hampshire. Readers weighing a move or a new certification can check Maine's licensing and registry requirements, along with city-level pages, for more specific figures.