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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Maine (2026)
$28.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,914/year ($3,909/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 6th of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 440 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $59,660 a year — though pay ranges from $42,880 for newcomers to $62,250 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 440 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Maine (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $59,660 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 $46,914 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,979 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,564 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,203 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,914 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,909 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Maine?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Maine is $59,660 per year ($28.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,840 and $61,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Maine?
- On the median salary of $59,660, a single filer in Maine takes home about $46,914 per year ($3,909 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 440 CNC Tool Operator 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.