How much does a Civil Engineer make in Maine?

The average Civil Engineer salary in Maine is around $100,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $73,147 annually ($6,096/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Maine?

On a $100,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $73,147/year or $6,096/month. Federal tax: $13,170. State tax: $6,033. FICA: $0.00.

Is $100,000 a good Civil Engineer salary?

$100,000 is a strong salary for a Civil Engineer — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Civil Engineer salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $100,000 is $6,033. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Civil Engineers?

5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer.

How can a Civil Engineer in Maine reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Civil Engineer Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Civil Engineer in Maine earns around $100,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $73,147/year ($6,096/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$73,147
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,096
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,813
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$35/hr
Federal Tax	$13,170
State Tax	$6,033
FICA Taxes	$7,650
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.85%

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Civil Engineer Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$75,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$100,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Not all Civil Engineers earn the same — not even close

Maine's civil engineering market is anchored by Maine Department of Transportation MaineDOT (post-2024 I-95 + I-295 + Route 1 + the substantial ME bridge + tunnel + the substantial ME post-2024 IIJA federal infrastructure funding), the substantial post-2020 ME residential + commercial growth (the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW + remote work migration driving substantial Portland + Falmouth + Bar Harbor + Boothbay + Camden growth), Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath (~6.5K + the substantial BIW shipyard facility CE), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery (~7K+ submarine maintenance facility CE), Lonza Brunswick (post-2023 biologics manufacturing facility CE at Brunswick Landing former Brunswick Naval Air Station), Pratt & Whitney North Berwick (RTX facility CE), the substantial ME post-2020 Acadia + Mount Desert Island + Sebago Lake outdoor recreation infrastructure, plus UMaine College of Engineering & Computing + USM + Maine Maritime Academy + the substantial ME post-2024 substantial post-storm infrastructure.

Senior CE (MaineDOT / Transportation)

$92,000–$138,000+ benefits

MaineDOT · post-2024 I-95 + I-295 + Route 1 + ME bridge + tunnel infrastructure

Senior CE (Post-2020 ME Residential / Commercial Growth)

$95,000–$142,000+ bonus

Private sector CE · post-2020 ME UHNW migration residential + commercial growth

Senior CE (Bath Iron Works Shipyard Facility)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

BIW General Dynamics Bath · shipyard facility + dry dock + crane infrastructure CE

Senior CE (Cleared / Portsmouth Naval Shipyard)

$108,000–$162,000+ TC

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery · cleared submarine facility + DOE Q clearance

Senior CE (Lonza Brunswick / Biotech Facility)

$108,000–$162,000+ TC

Lonza Brunswick · post-2023 biologics manufacturing facility at Brunswick Landing

Senior CE (Pratt & Whitney North Berwick Facility)

$98,000–$148,000+ TC

Pratt & Whitney North Berwick · RTX aerospace facility + cleanroom infrastructure CE

Senior Structural Engineer

$92,000–$138,000+ TC

Structural at AECOM + Stantec + Sebago Technics + the substantial ME private practice

Senior Water / Environmental Engineer

$88,000–$132,000+ bonus

Water + environmental · the substantial ME Penobscot + Kennebec + Androscoggin

Mid-Career CE (3-7 yrs)

$62,000–$92,000

Functional CE at ME firms + MaineDOT · transitioning to senior band

Junior CE (0-3 yrs)

$52,000–$72,000

UMaine + USM + Maine Maritime + Husson Engineering pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Bath Iron Works General Dynamics shipyard facility + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard submarine facility + Lonza Brunswick biologics facility tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state shipyard + submarine + biologics facility CE anchor and a feature most national CE surveys understate for ME. Bath Iron Works General Dynamics shipyard facility (~6.5K + the substantial BIW Bath shipyard substantial facility infrastructure + the substantial BIW dry dock + crane + materials handling + the substantial BIW Land Level Transfer Facility + the substantial BIW post-2024 substantial DDG-51 Flight III facility expansion + the substantial BIW Kennebec River shipyard CE) supports substantial ME shipyard CE. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery ME-NH cross-border (~7K+ + the substantial submarine maintenance facility infrastructure + the substantial cleared nuclear submarine facility CE + the substantial Portsmouth Naval Shipyard post-2024 substantial submarine maintenance facility expansion). Lonza Brunswick (post-2023 substantial Lonza Brunswick biologics manufacturing facility at Brunswick Landing former Brunswick Naval Air Station + the substantial Lonza Brunswick cleanroom + bioreactor + facility infrastructure). MaineDOT post-2024 I-95 + I-295 + Route 1 + ME bridge + post-2020 ME residential + commercial growth + Pratt & Whitney North Berwick + UMaine College of Engineering. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME CE proposition.