Customer Service Representatives in Maine
Considering a career as a Customer Service Representative in Maine?
While jobs for Customer Service Representatives in Maine are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Customer Service Representatives in Maine is expected to decrease.
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Customer Service Representatives in Maine earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Customer Service Representatives Work in Maine?
In 2018, there were 11,590 Customer Service Representatives working in the state.
There were 11,680 Customer Service Representatives employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 90 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 34,750 Customer Service Representatives working in it, which means Maine has fewer Customer Service Representatives than average.
Job Projections for Maine
Jobs for Customer Service Representatives in this state are declining at a rate of 0.4% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.9%.
Maine Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 1,410 annual job openings, and 11,150 total jobs in 2026 for Customer Service Representatives in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 373,500 annual jobs and 2,920,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Customer Service Representatives Make in Maine?
In 2018 wages for Customer Service Representatives ranged from $24,370 to $48,970 with $32,650 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.72 to $23.54. The median hourly rate was $15.7.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $15.75 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.05.
The median salary in Maine is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Maine Metros for Customer Service Representatives
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Customer Service Representatives.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 4,100 | $36,170 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 1,560 | $36,490 |
| Bangor, ME | 1,310 | $31,180 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 1,140 | $29,890 |
| Dover-Durham, NH-ME | 760 | $30,460 |
Top States for Customer Service Representatives Employment
View the list below to see where most Customer Service Representatives work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 282,940 | $31,730 |
| Florida | 251,790 | $31,260 |
| California | 207,100 | $38,100 |
| New York | 159,010 | $37,470 |
| Pennsylvania | 124,320 | $34,780 |
| Illinois | 120,270 | $35,080 |
| Georgia | 109,940 | $32,500 |
| Arizona | 101,290 | $32,450 |
| Ohio | 100,500 | $33,650 |
| North Carolina | 94,420 | $32,910 |
| Michigan | 90,310 | $33,180 |
| Wisconsin | 72,200 | $35,740 |
| Virginia | 71,380 | $32,400 |
| New Jersey | 68,260 | $37,520 |
| Massachusetts | 65,010 | $40,230 |
| Tennessee | 60,960 | $31,450 |
| Minnesota | 58,710 | $37,670 |
| Washington | 58,300 | $37,960 |
| Indiana | 56,030 | $33,590 |
| South Carolina | 54,050 | $30,030 |
Below are the states where Customer Service Representatives get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $42,870 |
| Massachusetts | $40,230 |
| Connecticut | $38,660 |
| California | $38,100 |
| Washington | $37,960 |
| Minnesota | $37,670 |
| New Jersey | $37,520 |
| New York | $37,470 |
| Rhode Island | $37,300 |
| Alaska | $37,020 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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