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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Maine (2026)
$26.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,323/year ($3,694/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,210 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Maine (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $56,140 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 $44,323 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $56,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,557 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,295 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,966 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,323 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,694 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Maine?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Maine is $56,140 per year ($26.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,920 and $61,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Maine?
- On the median salary of $56,140, a single filer in Maine takes home about $44,323 per year ($3,694 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 2,210 Heavy Equipment 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.