Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median administrative assistant in Maine earned $49,820 a year in May 2025[1], 4.8% above the US median of $47,540. That puts Maine at #11 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $39,530 | $49,820 | $63,470 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Maine earns $44,750–$57,570; the top tenth earns $63,470 or more, 1.6 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 $71,171 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 | $59,870 | 2,930 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $55,550 | 460 | |
| Bangor, ME | $51,880 | 870 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $54,140 | 1,660 | |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $54,620 | 560 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($52,000) and Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area the least ($47,220): $4,780 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | +2.0% | |
| New Jersey | +0.9% | |
| Maine | +0.0% | |
| New York | -0.4% | |
| Vermont | -1.8% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Maine?
The median was $49,820 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $44,750 to $57,570.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Maine?
About $71,171 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 administrative assistants earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $52,000 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.