Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Maine
The median for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Maine is $52,040 a year, somewhat above the national $50,620 (+3%); the state ranks 21st of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $59,020. Maine employs 3,390 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 5.29 per 1,000 jobs, the 41st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.17 is close to the national share.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $18.47 | $22.14 | $25.02 | $29.79 | $35.89 | $26.54 | 3,390 | 5.29 | 1.17 |
| Annual | $38,420 | $46,040 | $52,040 | $61,970 | $74,650 | $55,200 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 21st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 41st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.17
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.29
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $28.41 | $59,090 | $42,190 | $78,090 | 1,360 | 4.73 | 1.04 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $27.10 | $56,370 | $37,850 | $72,800 | 280 | 5.87 | 1.30 |
| Bangor, ME | $24.12 | $50,170 | $37,060 | $70,930 | 450 | 6.19 | 1.37 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $23.57 | $49,030 | $38,000 | $74,460 | 860 | 6.08 | 1.34 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $22.93 | $47,700 | $36,430 | $64,630 | 410 | 6.56 | 1.45 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $25.02 | $52,040 | 3,390 | 1.17 |
| New Hampshire | $28.38 | $59,020 | 4,840 | 1.56 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.