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How Much Do Graphic Designers 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 Graphic Designers in Maine earns $60,030 per year and takes home $47,544 ($3,962/month) — a keep-rate of 79.2%, with 560 employed in the state.

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Pay statement · monthly
Maine
$60,030 / yr
Gross pay$5,002.50
Federal income tax$418.63
Social Security$310.16
Medicare$72.54
Maine state income tax$239.20
You keep$3,961.98
79.2% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Graphic Designers make in Maine?

The median Graphic Designers in Maine earns $60,030 per year (BLS May 2025), about $28.86 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$60,030 gross in Maine keeps $47,544 after federal income tax ($5,024), FICA ($4,592) and state income tax ($2,870) — $3,962 per month, a 79.2% keep-rate.

How does Maine compare to the national median for Graphic Designers?

The Maine median is $2,930 below the national median of $62,960.

Which state pays Graphic Designers the most?

Washington DC has the highest median gross for Graphic Designers at $87,920 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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