The 10 Lowest Paying Jobs In Maine For 2026

Reflecting back on my high school days, I remember my first job at the local movie theater, earning minimum wage while enjoying free popcorn and movies. At the time, I was content with my $5.86/hour pay, but today, making a living on such a wage feels unimaginable.

This nostalgia sparked my curiosity: who earns the least in Maine in 2026?

Building on our insights from the highest paying jobs in Maine, we used the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to identify the jobs with the lowest salaries.

After analyzing the BLS data, we found that Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers rank as the lowest-paid workers in Maine.

Here’s a quick overview of the 10 lowest paying jobs in Maine:

For detailed insights into the lowest paying jobs and their salaries, continue reading or explore more on the Maine job market:

How We Determined the Lowest Paid Jobs in Maine

We analyzed the BLS’s most recent dataset for all job classifications in Maine to identify those with the lowest salaries. This data is updated annually as new information becomes available from the BLS.

For further reading, check out:

Detailed List Of The Lowest Paying Jobs In Maine

Rank	Job Title	Average Salary	Entry Level Salary	# Of People
1	Ushers, Lobby Attendants, And Ticket Takers	$21,450	$20,800	490
2	Locker Room, Coatroom, And Dressing Room Attendants	$21,770	$20,800	490
3	Combined Food Preparation And Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	$22,430	$20,810	8,550
4	Automotive And Watercraft Service Attendants	$22,790	$20,810	580
5	Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, And Coffee Shop	$23,040	$20,810	4,610
6	Cashiers	$23,180	$20,810	14,680
7	Dishwashers	$23,290	$20,810	2,130
8	Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$23,460	$20,820	500
9	Hosts And Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, And Coffee Shop	$23,700	$20,810	1,290
10	Cooks, Fast Food	$23,700	$20,810	2,140

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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