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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Maine (2026)
$29.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,790/year ($3,982/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,380 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Maine (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $60,850 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 $47,790 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $60,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,122 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,655 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,283 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,790 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,982 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Maine?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Maine is $60,850 per year ($29.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,070 and $72,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Maine?
- On the median salary of $60,850, a single filer in Maine takes home about $47,790 per year ($3,982 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,380 Diesel 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.