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Electrical Engineer Salary in Maine (2026)
$55.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,387/year ($6,866/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 20th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 1,150 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $114,620 a year — though pay ranges from $78,930 for newcomers to $161,230 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $97,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $114,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,150 Electrical Engineer jobs in Maine (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $114,620 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 $82,387 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $114,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,386 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,768 |
| Maine state income tax | −$7,079 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,387 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,866 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Maine?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Maine is $114,620 per year ($55.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $97,590 and $133,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Maine?
- On the median salary of $114,620, a single filer in Maine takes home about $82,387 per year ($6,866 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,150 Electrical Engineer 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.