Civil Engineer Salary in Maine (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Civil Engineers in Maine, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maine Median
$97,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $100,840
State Rank
#33 of 51
1,240 employed here

How much does a Civil Engineer make in Maine?

A Civil Engineer working in Maine earns a median salary of $97,820 per year, or about $47.03 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $100,840 for this occupation.

Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $71,080 while the top 10% make $132,600 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,410 and $113,330 a year.

Civil Engineer salary range in Maine

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$71,080$34.17
25th percentile (early career)$80,410$38.66
50th percentile (median)$97,820$47.03
75th percentile (experienced)$113,330$54.49
90th percentile (top earners)$132,600$63.75

How Maine compares

Maine ranks 33rd out of 51 states and territories for Civil Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$122,500
2Alaska$114,730
3Washington$110,000
4Massachusetts$106,730
5Louisiana$105,380

Working as a Civil Engineer in Maine

Nationally, about 368,000 people work as Civil Engineers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($97,820) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Civil Engineer make in Maine?
The median Civil Engineer salary in Maine is $97,820 per year, or about $47.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $71,080 at the entry level to $132,600 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Civil Engineers about 3% less than the national median of $100,840. Maine ranks 33rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Civil Engineers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $97,820 a year. About 1,240 Civil Engineers are employed in Maine. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.