How much does a Welder make in Maine?

The average Welder salary in Maine is around $68,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $52,902 annually ($4,408/month).

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

On a $68,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $52,902/year or $4,408/month. Federal tax: $6,130. State tax: $3,766. FICA: $0.00.

Is $68,000 a good Welder salary?

$68,000 is a competitive salary for a Welder — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Welder salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $68,000 is $3,766. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Welders?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average) overall; pipeline + Permian rig + underwater + aerospace TIG specialty growing faster. Related roles include: Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Rig Welder, Underwater Welder, Aerospace TIG Welder, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor.

How can a Welder 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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Welder Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Welder in Maine earns around $68,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $52,902/year ($4,408/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$52,902
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,408
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,035
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$25/hr
Federal Tax	$6,130
State Tax	$3,766
FICA Taxes	$5,202
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.2%

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Welder Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$40,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Welders earn the same — not even close

Maine's welder market is anchored by Bath Iron Works General Dynamics (the substantial Bath Iron Works ~6.5K BIW employees + the substantial BIW DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer + DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class + DDG(X) future surface combatant + the substantial post-2024 BIW DDG-51 Flight III production + the substantial BIW post-2024 ~$2.6B DDG-51 multi-ship contract + the substantial BIW cleared facility + the substantial BIW S2 Industrial Union of Machinists + the substantial BIW Local S6 IAM/IAM SEPA + the substantial BIW Marine Draftsmen Association MDA + the substantial BIW IBPAT Local 1010 + the substantial BIW welder cluster + the substantial BIW shipyard heritage post-1884), Pratt & Whitney North Berwick RTX subsidiary (the substantial Pratt & Whitney F100 + F119 + F135 + GTF jet engine welder + the substantial PW North Berwick + the substantial post-2024 GTF Advantage + the substantial PW titanium + Inconel + exotic alloy welder + NAS 410 aerospace), Lonza Brunswick biologics (post-2023 $850M+ Lonza Brunswick biologics manufacturing expansion + the substantial Lonza biologics stainless + sanitary welder + GMP), plus substantial ME pipeline + structural + bridge + the substantial ME forestry + paper mill + the substantial ME industrial welder demand.

Senior Naval Welder (Bath Iron Works)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

Bath Iron Works · DDG-51 Arleigh Burke + DDG-1000 + DDG(X) destroyer welder · AWS D1.1 + cleared facility

Senior Jet Engine Welder (Pratt & Whitney NB)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

Pratt & Whitney North Berwick · F100 + F119 + F135 + GTF + titanium + Inconel + NAS 410 aerospace

Senior Biologics Welder (Lonza Brunswick)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

Lonza Brunswick biologics + stainless + sanitary welder · GMP + ASME BPE + cleanroom

Senior Boilermaker (Local 29 Cross-Border)

$78,000–$135,000+ OT

Boilermakers Local 29 Boston MA cross-border + power + industrial boiler · prevailing wage

Pipeline Welder (X-Ray Certified)

$68,000–$132,000+ OT

Pipeline welder · x-ray + 6G + API 1104 + ME gas pipeline + the substantial ME midstream

Senior Structural Welder (AISC / Bridge)

$55,000–$88,000+ OT

AISC structural welder · MaineDOT bridge + the substantial ME infrastructure + the substantial Penobscot River

Forestry / Paper Mill Welder

$55,000–$88,000+ OT

ME paper mill + Sappi + Verso + Twin Rivers + the substantial ME forestry equipment welder

TIG / GTAW Specialty Welder

$62,000–$98,000+ OT

TIG + GTAW specialty · stainless + exotic alloy + aerospace + the substantial ME specialty

Mid-Career Welder (3-6 yrs)

$42,000–$62,000+ OT

Mid-career welder transitioning to AWS + 6G + API certified · ME industrial shops

Entry Welder / Apprentice

$32,000–$45,000+ OT

Entry welder apprentice · SMCC + York County CC + Eastern Maine CC + IAM Local S6 + UA Local 716 pipeline

Worth knowing: Maine's substantial Bath Iron Works DDG-51 + DDG-1000 + DDG(X) destroyer welder concentration + Pratt & Whitney North Berwick jet engine welder + Lonza Brunswick biologics welder is the country's substantial distinctive Northeast US naval + aerospace + biologics welder cluster most national welder-career surveys understate. The country's substantial Maine Bath Iron Works General Dynamics (Bath Iron Works ~6.5K BIW employees + the substantial BIW DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer + DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class + DDG(X) future surface combatant + the substantial post-2024 BIW DDG-51 Flight III production + the substantial BIW post-2024 ~$2.6B DDG-51 multi-ship contract + the substantial BIW cleared facility + the substantial BIW shipyard heritage post-1884 + the substantial BIW Sagadahoc River dry dock + the substantial BIW Land Level Transfer Facility + the substantial BIW Air Independent Cradle Mover) supports the country's substantial concentrated Northeast US naval destroyer welder market — BIW senior naval welders clear $72-118K + OT with AWS D1.1 + cleared facility access + the substantial BIW S6 IAM collective bargaining premium. Pratt & Whitney North Berwick (RTX subsidiary + the substantial Pratt & Whitney F100 F-15 + F-16 + F-22 + F119 F-22 + F135 F-35 + PW1000G GTF + the substantial PW North Berwick post-2024 GTF Advantage + the substantial PW titanium + Inconel + nickel superalloy + exotic alloy welder + the substantial PW CAD CAM precision welder + the substantial PW North Berwick ~2.5K employees) supports specialized jet engine welder work — PW North Berwick aerospace welders clear $72-118K with NAS 410 + AWS aerospace + the substantial Pratt & Whitney aerospace certification. Lonza Brunswick biologics (post-2023 $850M+ Lonza Brunswick biologics manufacturing expansion + the substantial Lonza biologics stainless + sanitary welder + GMP + ASME BPE + the substantial Lonza COVID-19 vaccine + cell + gene therapy manufacturing) supports specialized biologics + biopharmaceutical welder work — Lonza biologics welders clear $68-108K with GMP + ASME BPE biopharmaceutical equipment cert. Boilermakers Local 29 Boston MA cross-border + United Association Plumbers Pipefitters Local 716 Portland + IBEW Local 1253 Augusta + Ironworkers Local 7 Boston cross-border + the substantial BIW S6 IAM/IAM SEPA + Marine Draftsmen Association MDA + IBPAT Local 1010 + the substantial ME building trades operate substantial collective bargaining at ME industrial + shipyard + aerospace + biologics prevailing wage rates — ME NOT a RTW state + ME recognizes public-sector + private-sector collective bargaining. AWS Certified Welder + 6G + API 1104 + ASME Section IX + AWS D1.1 + NAS 410 aerospace + ASME BPE biopharmaceutical cert drive 30-60% wage premium. SMCC + York County CC + Eastern Maine CC + Northern Maine CC + Washington County CC + the substantial BIW S6 IAM apprenticeship + Pratt & Whitney apprenticeship pipeline. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME estate tax $6.41M + ME NOT a RTW state anchor the ME welder proposition.