Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Maine
The median for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Maine is $45,970 a year, somewhat above the national $44,650 (+3%); the state ranks 16th of 51 states by median. That is 11% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $46,940. Maine employs 3,910 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, 6.11 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.68 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
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 | $17.37 | $18.95 | $22.10 | $25.13 | $29.80 | $23.11 | 3,910 | 6.11 | 0.68 |
| Annual | $36,130 | $39,410 | $45,970 | $52,270 | $61,980 | $48,060 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.00 | $17.97 | $21.47 | $24.61 | $31.19 | $22.43 | 1,405,030 | – | – |
| Annual | $33,280 | $37,380 | $44,650 | $51,200 | $64,880 | $46,660 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 16th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.68
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.11
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 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, 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 | $23.19 | $48,240 | $38,430 | $75,620 | 1,830 | 6.34 | 0.70 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $21.39 | $44,500 | $35,800 | $59,560 | 140 | 2.93 | 0.32 |
| Bangor, ME | $19.75 | $41,080 | $35,040 | $56,540 | 270 | 3.67 | 0.41 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $22.17 | $46,110 | $35,560 | $60,260 | 920 | 6.50 | 0.72 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $18.59 | $38,670 | $31,830 | $47,300 | 540 | 8.66 | 0.96 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $22.10 | $45,970 | 3,910 | 0.68 |
| New Hampshire | $22.57 | $46,940 | 6,130 | 0.99 |
See the national page for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (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.