Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median accountant in Maine earned $77,480 a year in May 2025[1], 7.4% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Maine at #36 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $55,640 | $77,480 | $125,130 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Maine earns $63,920–$98,700; the top tenth earns $125,130 or more, 2.2 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Maine median that makes about $110,686 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Maine
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $101,260 | 1,780 | |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $97,470 | 370 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $97,450 | 320 | |
| Bangor, ME | $91,990 | 400 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $92,480 | 800 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($79,790) and Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area the least ($70,430): $9,360 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
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Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Maine?
The median was $77,480 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $63,920 to $98,700.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Maine?
About $110,686 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maine do accountants earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $79,790 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
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- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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