Machinist Salary in Maine (2026)
$28.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,546/year ($3,879/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,780 Machinist jobs in Maine (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Machinist salary of $59,160 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 $46,546 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $59,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,919 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,526 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,169 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,546 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,879 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Maine?
- The median Machinist salary in Maine is $59,160 per year ($28.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,090 and $72,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $59,160, a single filer in Maine takes home about $46,546 per year ($3,879 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,780 Machinist 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.