How much does a Surgeon make in Maine?

The average Surgeon salary in Maine is around $540,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $328,043 annually ($27,337/month).

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

On a $540,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $328,043/year or $27,337/month. Federal tax: $152,134. State tax: $37,493. FICA: $0.00.

Is $540,000 a good Surgeon salary?

$540,000 is a strong salary for a Surgeon — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $540,000 is $37,493. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 39.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Surgeons?

3% growth projected 2022-2032 (slower than average) overall — but specific subspecialties (cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, plastic, transplant, pediatric subspecialty) face severe shortage with 8-15 year supply lag from training pipeline. Aging Boomer demographic = sustained surgical volume through 2035+. AI/robotics augment but do not replace operative judgment in the 10-year window.. Related roles include: Anesthesiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, General Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist, Surgical Oncologist.

How can a Surgeon 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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Surgeon Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Surgeon in Maine earns around $540,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $328,043/year ($27,337/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$328,043
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$27,337
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$12,617
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$158/hr
Federal Tax	$152,134
State Tax	$37,493
FICA Taxes	$22,329
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	39.25%

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Surgeon Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$410,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$540,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$950,000

/year

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Not all Surgeons earn the same — not even close

Maine's surgical market is anchored by MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland (the only ME Level 1 adult trauma + the substantial Maine Center for Cancer Medicine surgical oncology + Maine Heart Surgery + Maine Children Hospital pediatric surgery + the substantial post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts surgical residency partnership), Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor (substantial regional surgical + the substantial Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland), Central Maine Healthcare + MaineGeneral Health Augusta + the substantial ME community hospital surgical, Mercy Hospital Portland Catholic + St Joseph Hospital Bangor, the substantial post-2020 ME ski + outdoor recreation orthopedic referral (Sunday River + Sugarloaf + Saddleback + the substantial Maine ski + the substantial ME lobster industry injury orthopedic + hand surgery), University of New England COM Biddeford osteopathic surgery affiliation, plus the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior ME surgical talent.

Senior Trauma Surgeon (Maine Med Level 1)

$465,000–$915,000+ bonus

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

Senior Surgical Oncologist (Maine Center for Cancer)

$445,000–$815,000+ bonus

Maine Center for Cancer Medicine · ME surgical oncology + multi-state tertiary referral

Senior Cardiac Surgeon (Maine Heart Surgery)

$485,000–$1,085,000+ bonus

Maine Heart Surgery at Maine Med + Eastern Maine Medical · cardiac + thoracic

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon (Maine Ski / Lobster Injury)

$485,000–$1,085,000+ bonus

ME orthopedic + Maine Med + Sunday River + Sugarloaf + Saddleback ski + lobster injury

Senior Neurosurgeon (Maine Med / Eastern Maine)

$565,000–$1,265,000+ bonus

Maine Med + Eastern Maine Medical · adult + pediatric neurosurgery

Senior Pediatric Surgeon (Maine Children)

$385,000–$715,000+ bonus

Maine Children Hospital · pediatric general + congenital + the substantial ME pediatric

Senior General Surgeon

$345,000–$615,000+ bonus

ME general surgery + MaineHealth + Northern Light + Central Maine + MaineGeneral

Senior Plastic Surgeon (Private)

$385,000–$885,000+ bonus

Private practice plastic surgery · the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW migration cosmetic

Mid-Career Surgeon (5-10 yrs post-fellowship)

$345,000–$585,000

Specialty surgeon 5-10 yrs · transitioning to senior partnership

Surgical Resident / Fellow

$72,000–$95,000

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

Worth knowing: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center + Maine Center for Cancer Medicine + the substantial post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts University School of Medicine surgical partnership is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state AMC + Tufts surgical partnership anchor and a feature most national surgeon surveys understate for ME. MaineHealth Maine Medical Center surgical (the only ME Level 1 adult trauma + the substantial Maine Center for Cancer Medicine surgical oncology + Maine Heart Surgery cardiac + thoracic + vascular + Maine Children Hospital pediatric surgery + the substantial post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts University School of Medicine surgical residency partnership + the substantial MaineHealth Magnet designation + the substantial Maine Med ~600+ beds + the substantial MaineHealth post-2017 MaineHealth-Wentworth-Douglass MGB acquisition cross-border + the substantial MaineHealth Connect Care surgical telemedicine) supports substantial ME senior surgical work. Senior Maine Med trauma + cardiac + neurosurgery clear $465K-$1.265M+ bonus. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor + Central Maine Healthcare + MaineGeneral + Mercy Portland + St Joseph Bangor + the substantial post-2020 ME ski + outdoor recreation orthopedic referral including Sunday River + Sugarloaf + Saddleback ski injury + the substantial ME lobster industry orthopedic + hand surgery referral pipeline. UNE COM Biddeford osteopathic surgery + the substantial Boston commute corridor. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME surgical proposition.