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How Much Do Chemists Make in Maine?

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

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According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data and 2026 tax law, the median Chemists in Maine earns $64,440 per year and takes home $50,790 ($4,232/month) — a keep-rate of 78.8%, with 140 employed in the state.

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Pay statement · monthly
Maine
$64,440 / yr
Gross pay$5,370.00
Federal income tax$462.73
Social Security$332.94
Medicare$77.87
Maine state income tax$264.00
You keep$4,232.46
78.8% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Chemists make in Maine?

The median Chemists in Maine earns $64,440 per year (BLS May 2025), about $30.98 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$64,440 gross in Maine keeps $50,790 after federal income tax ($5,553), FICA ($4,930) and state income tax ($3,168) — $4,232 per month, a 78.8% keep-rate.

How does Maine compare to the national median for Chemists?

The Maine median is $26,800 below the national median of $91,240.

Which state pays Chemists the most?

Washington DC has the highest median gross for Chemists at $149,860 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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