Physician Assistants Salary in Maine

Physician assistants in Maine earn the most in Lewiston (average $151,970 a year) and the least in Portland ($131,600), across the 3 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physician assistants average at $134,690 and the median at $131,170 for 1,030 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,280.

Physician Assistants average salary by city in Maine

Lewiston$151,970
Bangor$135,770
Portland$131,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lewiston	$151,970	$143,710	$127,800	$106,293	95
Bangor	$135,770	$130,380	$126,060	$96,378	97
Portland	$131,600	$131,180	$112,510	$93,826	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physician Assistants salary in other states

Physician Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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