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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$102,430/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.25/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
890
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,544 #27 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Maine, explained

Mechanical engineers in Maine earn a median of $102,430 per year ($49.25 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $78,440, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $137,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $102,430 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $102,430 is worth about $105,544 in national buying power — ranking Maine #27 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,440
$37.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,430
$49.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$137,280
$66.00/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $102,430 $105,544
New Hampshire $103,660 $99,515 −$1,230

Mechanical Engineer in Maine: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Maine?

Mechanical engineers in Maine earn a median of $102,430 per year ($49.25 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Maine pay mechanical engineers well?

At $102,430, Maine pays 2% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 890 work in the state.

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