How much does a Physician make in Maine?

The average Physician salary in Maine is around $270,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $178,124 annually ($14,844/month).

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

On a $270,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $178,124/year or $14,844/month. Federal tax: $57,704. State tax: $18,188. FICA: $0.00.

Is $270,000 a good Physician salary?

$270,000 is a strong salary for a Physician — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Physician salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $270,000 is $18,188. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 34.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physicians?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Family Doctor, Internist, Specialist, Surgeon, Hospitalist.

How can a Physician 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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Physician Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Physician in Maine earns around $270,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $178,124/year ($14,844/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$178,124
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$14,844
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$6,851
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$86/hr
Federal Tax	$57,704
State Tax	$18,188
FICA Taxes	$15,984
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	34.03%

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Physician Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$195,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$270,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$425,000

/year

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Not all Physicians earn the same — not even close

Maine's physician market is anchored by MaineHealth Portland (substantial multi-state Maine + NH + ~22K MaineHealth + Maine Medical Center Portland as the only ME Level 1 trauma + the substantial Maine Center for Cancer Medicine + Maine Children's Hospital + the substantial post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts University School of Medicine partnership for the substantial ME GME pipeline since ME has NO in-state MD-granting institution), Northern Light Health Bangor (substantial ME-HQ multi-hospital + Eastern Maine Medical Center + Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland + Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital Presque Isle + ~12K), Central Maine Healthcare + MaineGeneral Health Augusta + the substantial Maine community hospitals, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine UNE COM Biddeford (the only ME DO-granting institution + ~165 DOs/yr), VA Togus + the substantial ME NP FPA since 1995, plus the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW migration physician demand.

Senior Specialist (Maine Center for Cancer / MaineHealth)

$385,000–$745,000+ bonus

Maine Center for Cancer Medicine + MaineHealth specialist · the only ME tertiary AMC

Senior Hospitalist (MaineHealth / Northern Light)

$245,000–$385,000+ bonus

MaineHealth Maine Med + Northern Light Bangor + Central Maine + MaineGeneral hospitalist

Senior PCP (MaineHealth / Northern Light / FQHC)

$215,000–$315,000+ bonus

Primary care at MaineHealth + Northern Light + Central Maine + ME FQHC + community health

Senior Pediatrician (Maine Children Hospital)

$215,000–$345,000+ bonus

Maine Children Hospital Maine Med · the substantial ME pediatric referral

Senior Emergency Medicine

$285,000–$465,000+ bonus

Maine Med Level 1 + Northern Light + Central Maine + MaineGeneral ED · EM physician

Senior Trauma Surgeon (Maine Med Level 1)

$465,000–$895,000+ bonus

Maine Medical Center Portland · the only ME Level 1 trauma · 24/7 trauma call

Senior Radiologist

$465,000–$885,000+ bonus

Radiology at MaineHealth + Northern Light + the substantial ME teleradiology

Senior DO (UNE COM Affiliated)

$225,000–$385,000+ bonus

UNE COM Biddeford the only ME DO-granting · the substantial ME osteopathic primary + specialty

Senior Federal Civilian (VA Togus)

$235,000–$385,000

VA Togus Healthcare System + the substantial ME federal civilian VA physician

Resident / Fellow

$72,000–$95,000

MaineHealth-Tufts + UNE COM residency · post-2010 ME GME pipeline

Worth knowing: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center + the substantial post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts University School of Medicine partnership is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state AMC + multi-state Tufts partnership physician anchor and a feature most national physician surveys understate for ME. MaineHealth (substantial multi-state Maine + NH + ~22K MaineHealth + Maine Medical Center Portland as the only ME Level 1 adult trauma + the substantial Maine Center for Cancer Medicine + Maine Children Hospital + the substantial MaineHealth Behavioral Health + the substantial post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts University School of Medicine partnership creating the substantial ME GME pipeline since ME has NO in-state MD-granting institution + the substantial MaineHealth Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover NH post-2017 Mass General Brigham acquisition cross-border) supports substantial ME physician work. Senior MaineHealth specialists clear $385-895K+ bonus. Northern Light Health Bangor (substantial ME-HQ multi-hospital + the substantial post-2018 Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems EMHS-to-Northern Light Health rebrand + Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor + Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland + Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital Presque Isle + the substantial Northern Light Acadia behavioral health + the substantial Northern Light multi-state) + Central Maine Healthcare + MaineGeneral Health + Mercy Hospital Portland Catholic + St Joseph Hospital Bangor. University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine UNE COM Biddeford as the only ME DO-granting institution. ME NP FPA since 1995 + VA Togus federal civilian. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME physician proposition.