Government Jobs in Maine: Employers & Pay

988

local governments (2022)

counties

483

cities, towns and townships

226

special districts

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Maine state government pay plan

Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources publishes the classification and pay plan for Maine state employees: 1,082 job classes and 536 pay grades, effective August 30, 2026. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.

Job	Classes in the ME plan	Annual range
Accountant (government)	Accountant I–III, Staff Accountant, Senior Staff Accountant 5 classes	$37,045 – $72,259
Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer	Hearings Examiner, Hearings Officer 2 classes	$58,802 – $91,354
Bank / Financial Examiner	Bank Examiner, Senior Bank Examiner, Principal Bank Examiner 3 classes	$44,949 – $94,515
Civil Engineer (DOT / city / county)	Asst Engineer, Asst Transportation Engineer, +2 more 6 classes	$49,296 – $115,357
Contract / Procurement Specialist	Buyer II 1 class	$43,118 – $59,758
Correctional Officer (state prison)	Correctional Officer, Principal-Corrections 2 classes	$49,754 – $96,928
Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician	Forensic Scientist 1 class	$56,867 – $79,747
Custodian (schools & public buildings)	Building Custodian, Custodial Worker II–III, Housekeeper II 4 classes	$32,822 – $49,837
DMV Clerk / Driver License Examiner	Driver License Examiner 1 class	$43,118 – $59,758
Eligibility Worker / Benefits Specialist	Eligibility Specialist 1 class	$43,118 – $59,758
Engineering Technician (DOT)	Engineering Aide, Engineering Technician III–IV 3 classes	$32,822 – $72,259
Environmental Engineer	Asst Environmental Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Senior Environmental Engineer 3 classes	$49,296 – $94,515
Environmental Scientist (government)	Environmental Specialist II–IV 3 classes	$46,821 – $88,275
Epidemiologist	Epidemiologist 1 class	$58,802 – $82,555
Fire / Arson Investigator	Fire Investigator, Senior Fire Investigator 2 classes	$64,605 – $100,298
Fish & Game Warden	Game Warden 1 class	$60,154 – $84,032
Fleet Mechanic (city/county)	Auto Mechanic II 1 class	$38,147 – $52,395
Forester	Forester I–II 2 classes	$51,501 – $79,747
Forestry Technician (USFS)	Forest Technician 1 class	$39,874 – $54,954
Government Attorney (agency counsel)	Staff Attorney, Attorney 2 classes	$67,267 – $98,758
Government Auditor	Auditor I–III, Staff Auditor I–II, +2 more 7 classes	$44,949 – $106,163
Heavy Equipment Operator (government)	Heavy Equipment Operator II 2 classes	$32,822 – $45,802
Hydrologist	Hydrogeologist 1 class	$62,795 – $87,963
IRS Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner	Tax Examiner I–III, Revenue Agent, +3 more 7 classes	$41,350 – $84,718
IT Specialist (government)	Programmer Analyst, Senior Programmer Analyst, +2 more 4 classes	$51,501 – $87,963
Judicial Law Clerk	Law Clerk 1 class	$49,296 – $68,786
Lifeguard (city / state beaches & pools)	Lifeguard 1 class	$32,822 – $41,246
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government)	Office Assistant I–II, Office Specialist I–II, Clerk IV 7 classes	$32,822 – $70,720
Park Ranger (NPS / state / county)	Asst Park Ranger, Park Ranger 2 classes	$32,822 – $47,133
Policy / Management Analyst	Management Analyst I–II 2 classes	$46,821 – $75,733
Probation Officer	Probation Officer 1 class	$59,322 – $81,578
Public Health Nurse	Public Health Nurse I–II 2 classes	$53,789 – $79,331
Social Worker (government)	Clinical Social Worker 1 class	$56,867 – $79,747
State Trooper / Highway Patrol Officer	State Police Trooper 1 class	$67,808 – $94,203
Transportation Inspector (DOT / FMCSA / FRA)	Motor Carrier Inspector 1 class	$44,949 – $62,774
Urban / City Planner	Planner II, Senior Planner 2 classes	$49,296 – $79,747
Veterans Service Officer	Veterans Services Officer 1 class	$59,987 – $84,718
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor	Rehab Counselor I–II 2 classes	$43,118 – $68,786
Wildland Firefighter	Forest Ranger II 1 class	$62,462 – $85,946

Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Source: Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources, Maine State Government — Job Classification Specifications and Salary Schedules (BHR Salary Schedule Center). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Public employers in Maine

Fire departments · 104

Employer	City	Career firefighters	Website
Portland Fire Department	Portland	215	Official site
Bangor Fire Department	Bangor	89	—
Lewiston Fire Department	Lewiston	75	Official site
South Portland Fire Department	South Portland	71	Official site
Auburn Fire Department	Auburn	63	—
Sanford Fire Department	Sanford	52	Official site
Biddeford Fire Department	Biddefordd	51	Official site
Westbrook Fire & Rescue Department	Westbrook	44	Official site
City of Saco Fire Department	Saco	43	—
Augusta Fire Department	Augusta	42	—

All 104 fire departments in Maine →

Transit agencies · 11

Employer	City	Vehicles operated directly	Website
Greater Portland Transit District	Portland	30	Official site
City of Bangor	Bangor	20	Official site
Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit Committee Shuttle Bus	Saco	12	Official site
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians	Littleton	11	Official site
Maine Department of Transportation	Augusta	7	Official site
Casco Bay Island Transit District	Portland	4	Official site
City of South Portland	South Portland	3	Official site
Aroostook Band of Micmacs	Presque Isle	2	Official site
Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee	Auburn	0	Official site
Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority	Portland	0	Official site

All 11 transit agencies in Maine →

School districts · 256

Employer	City	Teachers (FTE)	Website
Portland Public Schools	Portland	609	Official site
Lewiston Public Schools	Lewiston	478	Official site
Bangor Public Schools	Bangor	285	Official site
South Portland Public Schools	South Portland	284	Official site
RSU 06/MSAD 06	Buxton	273	Official site
Scarborough Public Schools	Scarborough	266	Official site
Auburn Public Schools	Auburn	260	Official site
Sanford Public Schools	Sanford	259	Official site
RSU 14	Windham	256	Official site
RSU 17/MSAD 17	South Paris	243	Official site

All 256 school districts in Maine →

Police departments · 103

Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 103 police departments in Maine →

Sheriff's offices · 16

County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 16 sheriff's offices in Maine →

Campus police departments · 3

College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 3 campus police departments in Maine →

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay for government jobs in Maine

Median wage in Maine for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.

Job	Workers in ME	Median in ME	National, government
Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141	16,540	$86,990	$100,490
Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141	16,540	$86,990	$100,490
School Nurse SOC 29-1141	16,540	$86,990	$100,490
VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141	16,540	$86,990	$100,490
City / County Manager SOC 11-1021	14,770	$98,860	$137,300
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061	11,260	$45,300	$46,170
Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011	9,180	$38,940	$39,640
Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045	8,700	$46,750	$36,990
IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051	7,560	$47,160	$45,860
Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021	7,490	$62,390	$65,310
Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021	7,490	$62,390	$65,310
Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014	6,740	$49,820	$48,290
School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014	6,740	$49,820	$48,290
Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011	6,410	$45,970	$40,080
ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031	5,540	$64,880	$74,220
High School Teacher SOC 25-2031	5,540	$64,880	$74,220
Child Support Officer SOC 13-1199	4,230	$78,830	$91,060
Death Investigator / Coroner SOC 13-1199	4,230	$78,830	$91,060
Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) SOC 13-1199	4,230	$78,830	$91,060
Grants Specialist / Manager SOC 13-1199	4,230	$78,830	$91,060
Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011	3,860	$77,480	$81,390
Government Auditor SOC 13-2011	3,860	$77,480	$81,390
Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071	3,020	$71,630	$80,330
Policy / Management Analyst SOC 13-1111	2,910	$75,530	$96,570
Program Analyst (federal) SOC 13-1111	2,910	$75,530	$96,570
Middle School Teacher SOC 25-2022	2,780	$63,590	$65,300
Fire Engineer / Driver-Operator SOC 33-2011	2,480	$48,290	$60,050
Firefighter SOC 33-2011	2,480	$48,290	$60,050
Firefighter/Paramedic SOC 33-2011	2,480	$48,290	$60,050
Wildland Firefighter SOC 33-2011	2,480	$48,290	$60,050

Several jobs can share one occupation code.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Government jobs in Maine