Women in Maine: Pay, Representation, and Firsts
Everything the data says about women in Maine — pay, legislature representation, historical firsts, and how the state ranks against the rest of the US.
Where Maine sits
Women in Maine earn 84.1 cents for every dollar men earn — a gap of 15.9%. That puts Maine #17 out of the 51 US jurisdictions on pay equity. The women-in-legislature figure of 43.4% ranks Maine #6 nationally — above 40%, a high-representation state.
Notable firsts & figures
Margaret Chase Smith (Senate 1949-73) — first woman to be nominated for US President by a major party (1964). Janet Mills (2019-present) — first woman governor.
- First woman US Senator: 1948
- First woman governor: 2019
- Largest city: Portland
Professions in Maine
State-adjusted pay and gap figures for women in 20 common professions in Maine. Each page combines national BLS medians with Maine’s Census ACS wage environment.
Fields in Maine
Related national data
Frequently asked
What is the gender pay gap in Maine?
Women in Maine earn 84.1% of what men earn — a gap of 15.9%. Census ACS S2001 data.
How many women are in Maine’s state legislature?
43.4% of Maine state legislators are women — rank #6 nationally among 51 US jurisdictions (CAWP 2024).
Has Maine elected a woman governor?
Yes — the first woman governor of Maine took office in 2019.
Has Maine elected a woman US Senator?
Yes — the first woman US Senator from Maine took office in 1948.
How many women does Maine send to Congress?
2 women from Maine serve in the 119th US Congress (House + Senate, 2025-27).