Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Maine
The median pay for a maintenance workers, machinery in Maine is $56,560/year ($27.19/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $68K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maine. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $57K get you in Maine?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Maine
Entry-level maintenance workers, machineries (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $68K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary by metro in Maine
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | $60K | +6% | 60 |
| Portland-South Portland | $60K | +5% | 90 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $59K | +5% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do maintenance workers, machineries make in Maine?
The median is $56,560 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,070, and experienced maintenance workers, machineries can clear $68,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Maine?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,740/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 34.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a maintenance workers, machinery salary go in Maine?
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median maintenance workers, machinery salary is worth about $57,892 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do maintenance workers, machineries get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
