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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Maine (2026)
$32.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,832/year ($4,403/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 43rd of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 190 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $67,890 a year — though pay ranges from $57,000 for newcomers to $118,500 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 190 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Maine (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $67,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,832 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $67,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,106 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,194 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,759 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,832 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,403 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Maine?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Maine is $67,890 per year ($32.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,350 and $82,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Maine?
- On the median salary of $67,890, a single filer in Maine takes home about $52,832 per year ($4,403 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 190 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.