Maine Median
$158,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$76.28
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $148,270
State Rank
#10 of 50
state estimate
How much does a Sales Manager make in Maine?
Sales Managers in Maine take home a median of $158,660 annually — roughly $76.28 an hour — which runs 7% above the national median of $148,270.
Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $66,280 while the top 10% make $213,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $93,610 and $174,990 a year.
Sales Manager salary range in Maine
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,280 | $31.87 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $93,610 | $45.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $158,660 | $76.28 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $174,990 | $84.13 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $213,950 | $102.86 |
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How Maine compares
Maine ranks 10th out of 50 states and territories for Sales Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sales Manager salary in other states
New York $217,640Massachusetts $191,200Virginia $191,130Colorado $180,850Washington $174,000New Jersey $173,020Connecticut $162,110Kansas $159,990Georgia $159,890Oregon $155,810Illinois $155,280Rhode Island $154,970Minnesota $151,670North Carolina $150,470Arizona $145,690New Hampshire $141,900District of Columbia $141,800Vermont $138,650Maryland $137,150Michigan $136,870Utah $136,520South Dakota $136,360Texas $136,020Ohio $135,510Idaho $135,350California $134,910Wisconsin $134,870Iowa $134,010Florida $131,900Indiana $131,470South Carolina $131,080Pennsylvania $130,610Wyoming $129,840Oklahoma $128,920Kentucky $128,650Tennessee $128,040Nebraska $126,990Alabama $124,040North Dakota $119,990Montana $117,390Hawaii $116,340Missouri $115,370New Mexico $114,080Louisiana $110,700Nevada $109,790Mississippi $108,750Arkansas $108,330Alaska $98,860West Virginia $94,830
Working as a Sales Manager in Maine
Nationally, about 637,000 people work as Sales Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($158,660) 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 Sales Manager make in Maine?
The median Sales Manager salary in Maine is $158,660 per year, or about $76.28 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,280 at the entry level to $213,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Sales Managers about 7% more than the national median of $148,270. Maine ranks 10th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Sales Managers?
Yes on pay — Maine pays above the national median for this occupation, at $158,660 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.