Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median sales development representative in Maine earned $63,900 a year in May 2025[1], 8.7% below the US median of $69,990. That puts Maine at #25 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $39,040 | $63,900 | $107,270 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Maine earns $46,030–$81,380; the top tenth earns $107,270 or more, 2.7 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 $91,286 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 | $92,830 | 1,070 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $82,420 | 150 | |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $65,940 | 110 | |
| Bangor, ME | $75,830 | 210 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $64,990 | 310 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($68,370) and Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area the least ($47,260): $21,110 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | +0.2% | |
| Indiana | +0.1% | |
| Maine | +0.0% | |
| Maryland | -0.9% | |
| North Carolina | -2.0% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Maine?
The median was $63,900 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $46,030 to $81,380.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Maine?
About $91,286 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 sales development representatives earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $68,370 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.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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