Medical Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median medical administrative assistant in Maine earned $46,990 a year in May 2025[1], 2.3% above the US median of $45,930. That puts Maine at #16 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6013. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $39,710 | $46,990 | $58,160 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
The middle half of medical administrative assistants in Maine earns $43,940–$49,970; the top tenth earns $58,160 or more, 1.5 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 $67,129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $50,910 | 310 | |
| Bangor, ME | $49,250 | 650 | |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $52,050 | 2,020 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $50,070 | 850 | |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $47,150 | 390 |
Lewiston-Auburn, ME pays the most ($47,720) and Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area the least ($44,080): $3,640 a year apart for the same job.
What a medical administrative assistant does
A medical administrative assistant handles a clinic's front and back office: scheduling, insurance checks, referrals, patient messages and records.
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Questions
How much does a medical administrative assistant earn in Maine?
The median was $46,990 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $43,940 to $49,970.
What does it cost to employ a medical administrative assistant in Maine?
About $67,129 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 medical administrative assistants earn the most?
Lewiston-Auburn, ME, with a median of $47,720 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6013: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436013.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/
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