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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Maine (2026)
$49.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,682/year ($6,224/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $137,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 890 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Maine (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $102,430 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 $74,682 — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
| Gross (median) | $102,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,705 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,836 |
| Maine state income tax | −$6,207 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,682 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,224 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Maine?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Maine is $102,430 per year ($49.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,740 and $127,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Maine?
- On the median salary of $102,430, a single filer in Maine takes home about $74,682 per year ($6,224 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 890 Mechanical 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.