Pediatric Dentist salary in Maine
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Maine earns $165,820. Maine pays roughly 3% below the national median of $170,950.
Pediatric Dentist pay in Maine: the analysis
At a modeled median of $165,820, pediatric dentists in Maine earn slightly below the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 3%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports pediatric dentist pay, Maine ranks 25th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of pediatric dentists in this state earn around $83,660, while the top tenth earn $310,040 or more — a spread of about $226,380. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within Maine, a pediatric dentist earns about 1.3× less than a general dentist, about 1.7× what a dental hygienist earns and about 2.8× what a dental assistant earns ($209,200, $97,680, $60,070 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, pediatric dentist pay is highest in Portland at about $203,770 and lowest in Bangor at about $177,960. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Pediatric Dentist pay distribution — Maine (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $83,660 |
| 25th percentilei | $114,470est. |
| Median (50th)i | $165,820 |
| 75th percentilei | $255,958est. |
| 90th percentilei | $310,040 |
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How much does a pediatric dentist make in Maine?
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Maine earns about $165,820, derived from verified national BLS data and Maine's labor-cost index.
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