Veterinarian Salary in Maine (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maine Median
$130,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$62.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $130,100
State Rank
#16 of 49
600 employed here

How much does a Veterinarian make in Maine?

A Veterinarian working in Maine earns a median salary of $130,600 per year, or about $62.79 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $130,100 for this occupation.

Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $81,780 while the top 10% make $194,680 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $104,620 and $155,000 a year.

Veterinarian salary range in Maine

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$81,780$39.32
25th percentile (early career)$104,620$50.30
50th percentile (median)$130,600$62.79
75th percentile (experienced)$155,000$74.52
90th percentile (top earners)$194,680$93.60

How Maine compares

Maine ranks 16th out of 49 states and territories for Veterinarian pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$163,920
2Maryland$163,170
3Washington$160,510
4New Jersey$160,140
5Arizona$152,020

Working as a Veterinarian in Maine

Nationally, about 84,000 people work as Veterinarians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($130,600) 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 Veterinarian make in Maine?
The median Veterinarian salary in Maine is $130,600 per year, or about $62.79 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $81,780 at the entry level to $194,680 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Veterinarians about 0% more than the national median of $130,100. Maine ranks 16th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Veterinarians?
Yes on pay — Maine pays above the national median for this occupation, at $130,600 a year. About 600 Veterinarians are employed in Maine. 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.