How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Maine?
$56,140a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Maine. That is $26.99 an hour or $4,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.99
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,200Median: $56,140Highest 10%: $75,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,200 | $22.21 | |
| 25th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| Median | $56,140 | $26.99 | |
| 75th | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 90th | $75,390 | $36.25 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $59,530 |
| Lewiston, ME | $56,140 |
| Bangor, ME | $52,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 34. Delaware | $58,020 |
| 35. Kentucky | $57,780 |
| 36. Virginia | $57,160 |
| 37. Maine | $56,140 |
| 38. New Mexico | $52,000 |
| 39. Tennessee | $52,000 |
| 40. Louisiana | $51,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $26.99 ($56,140 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $56,140 against $59,850 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Maine rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Maine ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $59,530 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.