Maine Median
$95,180
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-24% vs US median
US median $124,900
State Rank
#38 of 44
140 employed here
How much does a Sales Engineer make in Maine?
Sales Engineers in Maine take home a median of $95,180 annually — roughly $45.76 an hour — which runs 24% below the national median of $124,900.
Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $46,850 while the top 10% make $141,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,730 and $114,490 a year.
Sales Engineer salary range in Maine
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,850 | $22.52 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $74,730 | $35.93 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $95,180 | $45.76 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $114,490 | $55.04 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $141,330 | $67.95 |
|
How Maine compares
Maine ranks 38th out of 44 states and territories for Sales Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sales Engineer salary in other states
Delaware $167,200Maryland $153,410Rhode Island $149,750Washington $147,620Colorado $139,990California $139,160New Jersey $139,010New York $137,480Massachusetts $136,200West Virginia $135,260Arizona $131,870Arkansas $130,760Texas $130,610Oregon $128,170Idaho $128,030Florida $125,530Connecticut $123,660Louisiana $121,680North Carolina $121,530New Mexico $119,420South Dakota $119,110Wisconsin $117,970Utah $117,650Vermont $116,790Oklahoma $114,520South Carolina $114,250Michigan $114,180Tennessee $111,580New Hampshire $107,850Alabama $104,410Minnesota $100,570Illinois $99,710Nevada $99,020Georgia $98,840Pennsylvania $98,500Kansas $98,000Ohio $97,420Missouri $90,960Kentucky $90,190Nebraska $90,140Iowa $83,450Indiana $74,960Alaska $71,080
Working as a Sales Engineer in Maine
Nationally, about 52,000 people work as Sales Engineers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($95,180) 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 Sales Engineer make in Maine?
The median Sales Engineer salary in Maine is $95,180 per year, or about $45.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,850 at the entry level to $141,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Sales Engineers about 24% less than the national median of $124,900. Maine ranks 38th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Sales Engineers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $95,180 a year. About 140 Sales 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.