About this career path

The allied health career path in Maine opens doors to a wide range of roles that support patients’ health and well-being across many settings. From medical assistants and lab technicians to imaging specialists and therapists, allied health professionals play a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and caring for individuals every day. Many of these careers offer flexible entry points, hands-on training, and clear opportunities for advancement into specialized fields. This path is a wonderful fit for people who are curious, detail-oriented, and motivated by helping others live healthier lives. With healthcare needs expanding across Maine, allied health offers both stability and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community.

What is a career path?

Career paths are designed to help you explore career options within a specific field or industry. The different columns of jobs within each career path represent levels of advancement in the field. Jobs may build on one another, but that doesn’t mean you need to complete them consecutively in order to advance or succeed! You can enter a career path at any level, depending on your experience, training, and goals.

Pharmacy and Lab

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  1. No Certification Required
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Hourly $17.44 - $18.58
    Demand Data not available
  2. Short Term Certification
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Hourly $17.87 - $22.60
    Demand Data not available
    Postsecondary non-degree award
    Hourly $17.81 - $21.65
    Demand Data not available
  3. Degree + Experience and/or Certification
  4. Advanced Degree (Masters and/or Doctoral)
    Doctoral or professional degree
    Hourly $62.54 - $76.80
    Demand Data not available

Allied Health

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  1. Short Term Certification
    Postsecondary non-degree award
    Hourly $20.38 - $24.04
    Demand Data not available
  2. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
  3. Degree + Experience and/or Certification
  4. Advanced Degree (Masters and/or Doctoral)
    Doctoral or professional degree
    Hourly $38.48 - $48.87
    Demand Data not available
    Doctoral or professional degree
    Hourly $37.85 - $49.37
    Demand Data not available