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Auto Mechanic Salary in Maine (2026)
$25.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,305/year ($3,442/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,390 Auto Mechanic jobs in Maine (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $52,040 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 $41,305 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $52,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,065 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,981 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,689 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,305 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,442 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Maine?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Maine is $52,040 per year ($25.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,040 and $61,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Maine?
- On the median salary of $52,040, a single filer in Maine takes home about $41,305 per year ($3,442 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 3,390 Auto 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.