BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Maine
Mechanic pay in Maine ranks 20th nationally, a middle-of-the-table showing. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $52,040 a year, $1,420 above the national median of $50,620, and 3,390 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. Pay runs from $38,420 at the 10th percentile to $74,650 at the 90th, across 0.5 percent of U.S. technician jobs.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 20th of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $52,040 against $50,620 nationally.
- $38,420 to $74,650 from the 10th to the 90th percentile, 50th widest of 50.
- $61,280 for heavy equipment mechanics, 18 percent ahead of automotive technicians.
Mechanic Salary in Maine Stays in a Tight $36,230 Range
$38,420 at the 10th percentile is $3,760 over the nation, while $74,650 at the 90th percentile is $7,140 under the nation. $36,230 from bottom tenth to top tenth trails the national spread by $10,900. Among states the 90th percentile places Maine 47th.
| Measure | Maine | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,420 | $34,660 | +$3,760 |
| 25th percentile | $46,040 | $38,900 | +$7,140 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $52,040 | $50,620 | +$1,420 |
| 75th percentile | $61,970 | $70,430 | -$8,460 |
| 90th percentile | $74,650 | $81,790 | -$7,140 |
| Mean | $55,200 | $56,420 | -$1,220 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 3,390 | 704,640 |
The middle half of Maine mechanics earn $46,040 to $61,970, which is +$7,140 and -$8,460 on the national edges.
The $55,200 mean sits just $3,160 over the median.
The 10th percentile figure of $38,420 marks a spot in the pay distribution, not entry pay.
3,390 Mechanics Work in Maine, a Dense Market
Technician employment here is 5.3 per 1,000 jobs, a share 17 percent above the national one (location quotient 1.17). On concentration it ranks 14th of 50 states.
Heavy equipment mechanics rank first on concentration with a quotient of 2.05, and collision repair technicians the least at 1.11. They are far more common here than nationally.
6 Ranked Mechanic Programs in Maine
5 schools supply 6 ranked programs (4 automotive, 1 diesel and 1 collision repair); Central Maine Community College in Auburn, ME scores best, 51.5 in automotive.
Central Maine Community College in Auburn, ME is the least expensive of 6 priced programs at $4,140 per year, in-state; Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, ME is the most, at $4,156 annually, in-state.
Southern Maine Community College sits in Portland-South Portland, ME, the best-paying area for mechanics at $59,090.
- Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME, automotive, score 51.5, #210 of 415
- Washington County Community College Calais, ME, automotive, score 45.5, #304 of 415
- Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME, collision repair, score 43.5, #53 of 59
- Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME, diesel, score 41.6, #68 of 76
- Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME, automotive, score 39.8, #372 of 415
- Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME, automotive, score 38.9, #379 of 415
Best Mechanic Schools in Maine scores all six programs by one method
Heavy Equipment Mechanics Edge Out Auto Mechanics in Maine
Heavy equipment mechanics top the trade table at $61,280, a modest $9,240 over automotive technicians.
| Trade | Maine median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $61,280 | $65,510 | 42nd | 1,490 | Portland-South Portland, ME, $67,020 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $60,850 | $61,770 | 27th | 1,380 | Portland-South Portland, ME, $66,100 |
| Auto Mechanic | $52,040 | $50,620 | 20th | 3,390 | Portland-South Portland, ME, $59,090 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $50,350 | $54,890 | 32nd | 680 | Portland-South Portland, ME, $52,760 |
Heavy equipment mechanics ($61,280, -$4,230) and collision repair technicians ($50,350, -$4,540) fall short of their national medians.
Diesel mechanics ($60,850, -$920) lands close to its national median.
Nationally, heavy equipment mechanics rank 42nd of 50 at $61,280, the trade that trails other states most.
Heavy equipment mechanics do best in Portland-South Portland, ME, where the median is $67,020.
Mechanic Salary in Maine by Area
Three metropolitan areas carry figures here: Portland-South Portland, ME ($59,090, 1,360 jobs), Bangor, ME ($50,170, 450 jobs) and Lewiston-Auburn, ME ($56,370, 280 jobs). Portland-South Portland, ME, the biggest, is $7,050 ahead of the $52,040 state median with 40 percent of the state's 3,390 jobs.
Rural pay sits below the state median of $52,040: 2 nonmetropolitan areas, 1,270 jobs, $47,700 to $49,030.
| Area | Median | Against Maine | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $59,090 | +$7,050 | $42,190 to $78,090 | 1,360 |
| Bangor, ME | $50,170 | -$1,870 | $37,060 to $70,930 | 450 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $56,370 | +$4,330 | $37,850 to $72,800 | 280 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $49,030 | -$3,010 | $38,000 to $74,460 | 860 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $47,700 | -$4,340 | $36,430 to $64,630 | 410 |
Mechanic Licensing in Maine
Inspection mechanic certificate (inspection technician license) comes from the Maine Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police and covers state inspection or emissions work, which is separate from general repair.
Official Maine source (legislature.maine.gov), read October 23, 2026.
Maine Between Hawaii and Rhode Island on Mechanic Pay
Hawaii sits closest, $52,160 ($120 higher); after that comes Rhode Island at $51,770, a gap of $270.
13 other states are within $2,500 of $52,040, 5 within $1,000. A small shift in pay moves Maine several places.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Maine
What is the mechanic salary in Maine?
The median is $52,040 per year, $25.02 an hour, which is $1,420 above the nation. At the bottom tenth it is $38,420, at the top tenth $74,650.
Do heavy equipment mechanics out-earn auto mechanics in Maine?
A $9,240 edge, $61,280 against $52,040, on 1,490 jobs.
Which mechanic school in Maine ranks highest?
The top score belongs to Central Maine Community College in Auburn, ME, at 51.5 out of 100, from 6 ranked programs.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Maine for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Maine
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.
- Official Maine source (legislature.maine.gov) Read October 23, 2026.