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How Much Do Optometrists Make in Maine?

Median wage from BLS May 2025 — and the after-tax number the salary sites skip. Tax year 2026.

Quick answer

According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data and 2026 tax law, the median Optometrists in Maine earns $154,110 per year and takes home $107,077 ($8,923/month) — a keep-rate of 69.5%, with 180 employed in the state.

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Pay statement · monthly
Maine
$154,110 / yr
Gross pay$12,842.50
Federal income tax$2,143.36
Social Security$796.24
Medicare$186.22
Maine state income tax$793.60
You keep$8,923.09
69.5% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Optometrists make in Maine?

The median Optometrists in Maine earns $154,110 per year (BLS May 2025), about $74.09 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$154,110 gross in Maine keeps $107,077 after federal income tax ($25,720), FICA ($11,789) and state income tax ($9,523) — $8,923 per month, a 69.5% keep-rate.

How does Maine compare to the national median for Optometrists?

The Maine median is $17,540 above the national median of $136,570.

Which state pays Optometrists the most?

Alaska has the highest median gross for Optometrists at $170,310 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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