How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Maine?

The average Mechanical Engineer salary in Maine is around $130,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $91,943 annually ($7,662/month).

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

On a $130,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $91,943/year or $7,662/month. Federal tax: $19,934. State tax: $8,178. FICA: $0.00.

Is $130,000 a good Mechanical Engineer salary?

$130,000 is a strong salary for a Mechanical Engineer — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Mechanical Engineer salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $130,000 is $8,178. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Mechanical Engineers?

10% growth through 2032 (faster than average); EV/aerospace/defense subspecialties growing faster, manufacturing slower. Related roles include: Aerospace Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer, Thermal Engineer, Test Engineer, Project Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, PE Mechanical.

How can a Mechanical 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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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Mechanical Engineer in Maine earns around $130,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $91,943/year ($7,662/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$91,943
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,662
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,536
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$44/hr
Federal Tax	$19,934
State Tax	$8,178
FICA Taxes	$9,945
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.27%

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Mechanical Engineer Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$85,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$250,000

/year

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Not all Mechanical Engineers earn the same — not even close

Maine's mechanical engineering market is anchored by Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath (~6.5K + the substantial BIW DDG-51 Arleigh Burke destroyer + DDG-1000 Zumwalt destroyer mechanical engineering + post-2024 BIW DDG Flight III), Pratt & Whitney North Berwick (RTX F-35 + F100 engine mechanical engineering + the substantial Pratt & Whitney F119 + F135 engine), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery (~7K+ nuclear submarine MTOE mechanical engineering + DOE Q clearance), Texas Instruments South Portland (post-2011 National Semiconductor-TI merger + substantial TI South Portland fab + analog mixed-signal semiconductor), IDEXX Laboratories Westbrook (the substantial IDEXX veterinary diagnostics instrumentation + the substantial IDEXX SDMA + Catalyst + ProCyte Dx + LaserCyte analyzer ME), Lonza Brunswick (post-2023 biologics manufacturing equipment + facility ME), Maine Maritime Academy Castine + the substantial ME maritime ME, plus UMaine College of Engineering & Computing pipelines.

Senior ME (Cleared / Bath Iron Works)

$115,000–$172,000+ TC

BIW General Dynamics · DDG-51 + DDG-1000 destroyer ME · TS/SCI premium

Senior ME (Cleared / Pratt & Whitney North Berwick)

$118,000–$175,000+ TC

Pratt & Whitney RTX · F-35 + F100 + F119 + F135 engine ME · TS/SCI premium

Senior ME (Cleared / Portsmouth Naval Shipyard)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery · cleared nuclear submarine ME + DOE Q clearance

Senior ME (Texas Instruments South Portland)

$108,000–$162,000+ TC

TI South Portland · post-2011 National-TI fab + analog mixed-signal semiconductor ME

Senior ME (IDEXX Westbrook Instrumentation)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

IDEXX · veterinary diagnostics instrumentation + SDMA + Catalyst + ProCyte analyzer ME

Senior ME (Lonza Brunswick Biotech Equipment)

$112,000–$172,000+ TC

Lonza Brunswick · post-2023 biologics manufacturing equipment + facility ME

Senior ME (Maine Maritime / Marine Engineering)

$92,000–$142,000+ bonus

Maine Maritime Academy + the substantial ME maritime + marine engineering

ME Manager

$125,000–$195,000+ TC

ME team lead at BIW + Pratt & Whitney + Portsmouth Naval + IDEXX + Lonza · team lead

Mid-Level ME (3-6 yrs)

$78,000–$118,000

Functional ME at ME major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior ME (0-3 yrs)

$62,000–$85,000

UMaine College of Engineering + USM + Maine Maritime Academy · entry band

Worth knowing: Bath Iron Works General Dynamics + Pratt & Whitney North Berwick RTX + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard cleared mechanical engineering tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Navy destroyer + RTX engine + nuclear submarine ME anchor and a feature most national ME surveys understate for ME. Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath (~6.5K + the substantial BIW DDG-51 Arleigh Burke destroyer mechanical engineering + the substantial BIW DDG-1000 Zumwalt destroyer + the substantial post-2024 BIW DDG-51 Flight III production + the substantial BIW AEGIS combat system + the substantial BIW shipbuilding mechanical engineering + the substantial BIW Master Shipbuilder Workforce + the substantial BIW IAM Local S6 + IBEW Local 1900 + IUPAT collective bargaining) supports substantial ME shipbuilding ME. Senior cleared BIW MEs clear $115-172K+ TC with TS/SCI premium. Pratt & Whitney North Berwick (RTX post-2018 UTC + 2020 Raytheon Technologies merger + the substantial Pratt & Whitney F-35 Lightning II engine + F100 Eagle engine + F119 Raptor engine + F135 engine ME + the substantial Pratt & Whitney post-2024 substantial F-35 engine production). Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery (~7K+ nuclear submarine + the substantial cleared nuclear submarine MTOE ME + DOE Q clearance premium). Texas Instruments South Portland post-2011 National-TI fab + IDEXX instrumentation + Lonza Brunswick + Maine Maritime Academy. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME ME proposition.