verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Civil Engineer Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$97,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.03/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
1,240
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,793 #26 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Maine, explained

Civil engineers in Maine earn a median of $97,820 per year ($47.03 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $71,080, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $132,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $97,820 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $97,820 is worth about $100,793 in national buying power — ranking Maine #26 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,080
$34.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,820
$47.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,600
$63.75/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $97,820 $100,793
New Hampshire $98,710 $94,763 −$890

Civil Engineer in Maine: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Maine?

Civil engineers in Maine earn a median of $97,820 per year ($47.03 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Maine pay civil engineers well?

At $97,820, Maine pays 3% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 1,240 work in the state.

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