Welder Salary in Maine (2026)
$29.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,798/year ($4,066/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,690 Welder jobs in Maine (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Welder salary of $62,220 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 $48,798 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $62,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,760 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,376 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,798 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,066 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Maine?
- The median Welder salary in Maine is $62,220 per year ($29.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,800 and $69,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Maine?
- On the median salary of $62,220, a single filer in Maine takes home about $48,798 per year ($4,066 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,690 Welder 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.