Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker salary in Maine

Clinical Social Workers in Maine earn a median of $34.86 per hour, about $72,520 a year, 6% above the U.S. median of $32.74. The middle half earn between $30.65 and $37.39 per hour. The highest median among Maine metro areas is in Portland-South Portland, ME, at $35.58 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Clinical Social Worker pay in Maine: percentiles

LevelMaine per hourMaine per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$26.23$54,560$21.65
Lower quartile$30.65$63,750$26.62
Median$34.86$72,520$32.74
Upper quartile$37.39$77,770$40.10
Top 10%$41.69$86,720$48.50

Clinical Social Worker pay by metro area in Maine

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Maine medianAfter cost of living
Portland-South Portland, ME$35.58$74,0002602% above$34.93
Lewiston-Auburn, ME$32.73$68,070506% below$34.55
Bangor, ME$32.27$67,120807% below$33.44

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Clinical Social Worker pay in states next to Maine

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Maine
New Hampshire$37.50$78,0008% above Maine

What employers are posting in Maine

  • 5roles with published pay
  • $43median pay per hour
  • $35–$46typical published range
  • 3employers hiring
EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
BrightSpring Health Services3$43
MaineGeneral Health1$56.10
Amedisys1$33.65

Midpoints of pay ranges in 5 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.

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Common questions

How much does a clinical social worker make in Maine?

The median is $34.86 per hour, about $72,520 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $26.23 and the top 10% earn over $41.69 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Maine city pays clinical social workers the most?

Among Maine metro areas, Portland-South Portland, ME has the highest median at $35.58 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Maine rank for clinical social worker pay?

Maine ranks 13th of 50 states by median clinical social worker pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • BrightSpring Health ServicesSOUTH PORTLAND, ME · 3 postings$43.00/ hr$35–$46
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68

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Low$32Median$43.00High$59

5 Social Worker postings with published pay in Maine, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Social Worker roles

  1. LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social WorkerPermanent
    $72k–$78k/ year
    BrightSpring Health Services · South Portland, ME · posted 14 days ago
  2. Clinician (LCPC or LCSW) - Waterville, Intensive Outpatient Program, Per DiemPer diem
    $40.80–$71.40/ hour
    MaineGeneral Health · Waterville, ME · posted 30+ days ago

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