How Much Does a Physician Assistant Make in Maine in 2026?

A typical Physician Assistant in Maine earns about $63.06 per hour, or $131,170 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $10,931 a month and $2,522 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Actual pay varies by employer, setting, and experience across the state.

This is about 3% below the national figure of $135,880 a year, placing Maine 38th among the 51 states and D.C. for Physician Assistant pay. The state employs about 1,030 Physician Assistants, a modest workforce compared with larger states nearby. Lower pay in Maine tracks its lower cost of living relative to major metro areas.

Entry-level positions in Maine typically offer around $51.75 an hour, or about $107,630 a year, for Physician Assistants just starting out. Pay tends to rise toward the state typical figure of $131,170 within the first few years on the job. New graduates often start in primary care or hospital settings before moving into specialties that pay more.

Experienced Physician Assistants in Maine often earn upwards of $67.61 an hour, or about $140,640 a year, once they build seniority. The top 10% of earners make over $169,250 a year. That leaves a spread of $61,620 between entry-level and top-tier pay, driven largely by setting, years of experience, and which city a Physician Assistant works in.

Physician Assistant pay in Maine has risen steadily over the past decade, climbing from $101,180 in 2015 to $131,170 in 2025. That is a gain of $29,990, or 30%, over ten years. The increase has been fairly consistent year over year, with only a slight dip between 2023 and 2025.

Nationally, Physician Assistant pay rose 38% over the same period, faster than Maine's climb. Pay for Physician Assistants in Maine has moved up substantially over the past decade, though there's no guarantee that trend continues at the same pace. Someone starting out today enters a field where pay has grown steadily, even if Maine hasn't kept pace with the national rise.

Pay runs highest in Lewiston and Auburn, where Physician Assistants typically make $143,710 a year, about 10% above the state figure. Portland and South Portland follow closely, with typical pay of $131,180 a year and the state's largest Physician Assistant workforce at 490 positions. These figures reflect each city's full metro area.

Bangor is the lowest-paying city listed, with typical pay of $130,380 a year, putting the spread between Maine's highest- and lowest-paying cities at $13,330. Portland and South Portland carry the largest concentration of Physician Assistant jobs in the state. Pay differences between cities often track differences in local living costs, so a higher paycheck in one city doesn't always stretch further than a lower one elsewhere.

New Hampshire pays Physician Assistants noticeably more than Maine, with typical pay of $150,960 a year, about 15% higher than Maine's figure. That gap is worth weighing for Physician Assistants near the border considering a move. Licensure earned in Maine can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary and should be confirmed with the relevant licensing board.

Physician Assistants in Maine typically earn $131,170 a year, having climbed 30% over the past decade from $101,180 in 2015. Pay runs highest in Lewiston and Auburn and lowest in Bangor, with New Hampshire offering higher pay just across the border. Readers weighing a move or a new license should check Maine's licensing board for requirements and review city-specific pages for local pay figures.