How much does a Pharmacist make in Maine?

The average Pharmacist salary in Maine is around $138,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $96,839 annually ($8,070/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Maine?

On a $138,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $96,839/year or $8,070/month. Federal tax: $21,854. State tax: $8,750. FICA: $0.00.

Is $138,000 a good Pharmacist salary?

$138,000 is a strong salary for a Pharmacist — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Pharmacist salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $138,000 is $8,750. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pharmacists?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician.

How can a Pharmacist in Maine reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Pharmacist Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Pharmacist in Maine earns around $138,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $96,839/year ($8,070/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$96,839
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,070
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,725
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$47/hr
Federal Tax	$21,854
State Tax	$8,750
FICA Taxes	$10,557
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.83%

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Pharmacist Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$118,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$138,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$168,000

/year

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Not all Pharmacists earn the same — not even close

Maine's pharmacy market is anchored by University of New England College of Pharmacy Portland (the only ME PharmD-granting institution + ~80 PharmDs annually + the substantial UNE College of Pharmacy research + clinical), MaineHealth Pharmacy Network (Maine Medical Center + Maine Center for Cancer Medicine + Maine Children Hospital + the substantial post-2017 MaineHealth-Wentworth-Douglass MGB pharmacy cross-border), Northern Light Health Pharmacy (Eastern Maine Medical Center + Northern Light Mercy Portland + post-2018 EMHS-to-Northern Light rebrand + the substantial Northern Light Acadia pharmacy), Central Maine Healthcare + MaineGeneral + Mercy Portland Catholic + St Joseph Bangor Pharmacy, Lonza Brunswick (post-2023 biologics manufacturing pharmacy + cell + gene therapy), the substantial ME retail pharmacy (Hannaford + Shaws + Walgreens + CVS ME + Rite Aid ME + the substantial ME independent pharmacy), VA Togus + Portsmouth Naval Hospital federal civilian pharmacy.

Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Maine Center for Cancer)

$135,000–$185,000+ bonus

Maine Center for Cancer Medicine · ME oncology pharmacy + tertiary

Senior Clinical Pharmacist (MaineHealth / Northern Light)

$118,000–$162,000+ bonus

MaineHealth Maine Med + Northern Light + Central Maine · acute clinical pharmacy

Senior Pharmacy Owner / Independent

$148,000–$285,000+ profit

Independent retail pharmacy owner · the substantial ME independent + rural pharmacy

Senior Pharmacist (Hannaford / Walgreens / CVS)

$118,000–$152,000+ bonus

Retail pharmacy · Hannaford + Shaws + Walgreens + CVS + Rite Aid ME

Senior Pharmaceutical Industry (Lonza Brunswick)

$125,000–$185,000+ TC

Lonza Brunswick · post-2023 Swiss pharma biologics manufacturing + cell + gene therapy

Senior Hospital Pharmacist (Maine Children)

$115,000–$155,000+ bonus

Maine Children Hospital + Northern Light Mercy + Pediatric pharmacy

Senior Specialty Pharmacist (MaineHealth / Northern Light)

$125,000–$172,000+ bonus

MaineHealth + Northern Light Specialty Pharmacy · oncology + biologics + high-cost

Senior Federal Civilian (VA Togus / Portsmouth Naval)

$118,000–$162,000

VA Togus + Portsmouth Naval Hospital · GS-13/14 federal civilian pharmacy

Mid-Career Pharmacist (3-7 yrs)

$108,000–$138,000

Functional pharmacist at ME health systems · transitioning to senior band

New Pharmacist (PGY-1 / Staff)

$98,000–$125,000

New PharmD at MaineHealth + Northern Light + UNE PGY-1 + retail · entry band

Worth knowing: Lonza Brunswick post-2023 Swiss pharma biologics manufacturing + the substantial UNE College of Pharmacy is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state biologics + academic pharmacy anchor and a feature most national pharmacy surveys understate for ME. Lonza Brunswick (the substantial post-2023 Lonza Brunswick biologics manufacturing expansion at former Brunswick Naval Air Station + the substantial Lonza Brunswick ~500+ employees + the substantial Lonza Brunswick cell + gene therapy biologics + the substantial Lonza-Moderna mRNA partnership during COVID-19 + the substantial Lonza Brunswick post-2024 substantial biologics manufacturing scale-up + the substantial Lonza Brunswick Brunswick Landing redevelopment + the substantial Lonza-Portsmouth NH cross-border biologics) supports substantial ME pharma industry pharmacy. Senior Lonza Brunswick pharmaceutical industry pharmacists clear $125-185K+ TC. UNE College of Pharmacy Portland as the only ME PharmD-granting institution (~80 PharmDs annually + the substantial UNE clinical research + the substantial UNE PharmD residency). MaineHealth Pharmacy Network + Maine Center for Cancer + Maine Children + post-2017 MaineHealth-Wentworth-Douglass MGB pharmacy cross-border + Northern Light Pharmacy + post-2018 EMHS-to-Northern Light rebrand + Central Maine + MaineGeneral + Mercy + St Joseph hospital pharmacy + the substantial ME retail pharmacy + the substantial ME independent rural pharmacy + VA Togus federal civilian. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME pharmacy proposition.