Data Scientist Salary in Maine (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Data Scientists in Maine, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maine Median
$90,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.69
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-24% vs US median
US median $120,230
State Rank
#42 of 49
1,210 employed here

How much does a Data Scientist make in Maine?

A Data Scientist working in Maine earns a median salary of $90,880 per year, or about $43.69 per hour. That is 24% below the national median of $120,230 for this occupation.

Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $60,280 while the top 10% make $138,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,340 and $115,170 a year.

Data Scientist salary range in Maine

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$60,280$28.98
25th percentile (early career)$77,340$37.18
50th percentile (median)$90,880$43.69
75th percentile (experienced)$115,170$55.37
90th percentile (top earners)$138,530$66.60

How Maine compares

Maine ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories for Data Scientist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$163,350
2California$141,590
3Maryland$136,370
4New Jersey$135,280
5Massachusetts$131,750

Working as a Data Scientist in Maine

Nationally, about 262,000 people work as Data Scientists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($90,880) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Data Scientist make in Maine?
The median Data Scientist salary in Maine is $90,880 per year, or about $43.69 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $60,280 at the entry level to $138,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Data Scientists about 24% less than the national median of $120,230. Maine ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Data Scientists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $90,880 a year. About 1,210 Data Scientists are employed in Maine. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.