How much does a Psychologist make in Maine?

The average Psychologist salary in Maine is around $115,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $82,627 annually ($6,886/month).

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

On a $115,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $82,627/year or $6,886/month. Federal tax: $16,470. State tax: $7,106. FICA: $0.00.

Is $115,000 a good Psychologist salary?

$115,000 is a strong salary for a Psychologist — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Psychologist salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $115,000 is $7,106. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 28.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Psychologists?

6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, School Psychologist, Neuropsychologist.

How can a Psychologist 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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Psychologist Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Psychologist in Maine earns around $115,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $82,627/year ($6,886/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$82,627
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,886
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,178
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$40/hr
Federal Tax	$16,470
State Tax	$7,106
FICA Taxes	$8,798
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	28.15%

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Psychologist Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$80,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$165,000

/year

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Not all Psychologists earn the same — not even close

Maine's psychology market is anchored by University of Maine Department of Psychology Orono (APA-accredited clinical PhD + the substantial UMaine clinical research), University of Southern Maine Department of Psychology Portland + University of New England Department of Psychology + Bowdoin + Colby + Bates Department of Psychology + Saint Joseph's College Psychology, MaineHealth Behavioral Health Portland + Maine Center for Cancer Medicine psycho-oncology + Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Northern Light Acadia Hospital (substantial ME-HQ behavioral health flagship + post-2018 EMHS-to-Northern Light Acadia rebrand), Riverview Psychiatric Center Augusta + Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Bangor (the substantial ME state psychiatric + civil commitment + forensic), VA Togus Behavioral + the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior ME psychology talent, plus PsyPact since 2020 + ME is NOT a RxP state.

Senior Clinical PhD (MaineHealth / Maine Behavioral)

$105,000–$162,000+ bonus

MaineHealth Behavioral + Maine Behavioral Healthcare · ME multi-system clinical psych

Senior Clinical PhD (Northern Light Acadia)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Northern Light Acadia Hospital · ME-HQ behavioral health flagship + Bangor

Senior PhD Independent Practice

$105,000–$185,000+ profit

Independent PhD practice · psychotherapy + assessment + post-2020 ME UHNW migration

Senior Clinical PhD (UMaine / USM / UNE)

$92,000–$138,000+ bonus

UMaine + USM + UNE Department of Psychology · ME academic clinical psychology

Senior Riverview / Dorothea Dix Psychologist

$88,000–$128,000+ benefits

Riverview Augusta + Dorothea Dix Bangor · ME state psychiatric + civil commitment

Senior Neuropsychologist

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Neuropsychology at MaineHealth + Northern Light + UMaine + private practice

Senior Forensic Psychologist

$95,000–$148,000+ retainer

ME Courts + ME DOC + Riverview Augusta · forensic + custody + criminal

Senior Federal Civilian (VA Togus)

$108,000–$162,000

VA Togus Healthcare System · GS-13/14 federal civilian psychologist

Senior Boston Commute / Telepsychology

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

Boston telepsychology + ME PsyPact telepractice · post-2020 ME UHNW migration

Postdoc / Early Career

$58,000–$78,000

APA postdoc · MaineHealth + Northern Light + UMaine + VA Togus postdoc pipeline

Worth knowing: Northern Light Acadia Hospital + MaineHealth Behavioral Health + Riverview Psychiatric Center Augusta tri-anchor + the substantial ME post-2020 UHNW concierge psychology is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state behavioral health + state psychiatric + UHNW concierge anchor and a feature most national psychology surveys understate for ME. Northern Light Acadia Hospital (substantial ME-HQ behavioral health flagship + the substantial Northern Light Acadia post-2018 EMHS-to-Northern Light rebrand + the substantial Northern Light Acadia Bangor 100-bed inpatient psychiatric + the substantial Northern Light Acadia outpatient behavioral health + the substantial Northern Light Acadia substance use + the substantial Northern Light Acadia child + adolescent + adult behavioral) supports substantial ME behavioral health psychology. Senior Northern Light Acadia psychologists clear $98-148K+ bonus. MaineHealth Behavioral Health + Maine Behavioral Healthcare + Maine Center for Cancer Medicine psycho-oncology. Riverview Psychiatric Center Augusta + Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Bangor (the substantial ME state psychiatric + civil commitment + forensic). UMaine + USM + UNE + Bowdoin + Colby + Bates Psychology + VA Togus federal civilian + the substantial Boston commute corridor + ME PsyPact since 2020 telepractice. ME is NOT a RxP state — ME psychologists do NOT have prescribing authority (compare NM 2002 + LA 2004 + IL 2014 + IA 2016 + ID 2017 + CO 2023). ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME psychology proposition.