Operating Engineer programs in Maine
2 listed heavy equipment operator programs in Maine, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $58,230Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $46,200Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $56,140Median pay (state)
- $75,390Top 10% earn over
2,210 jobs in Maine · 2 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Operating Engineer pay in Maine
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $46,200 | $48,920 | $56,140 | $61,480 | $75,390 | $58,230 | 2,210 |
| United States | $42,190 | $48,680 | $59,850 | $77,170 | $101,090 | $66,290 | 478,090 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $49,350 | $52,000 | $59,530 | $64,140 | $77,340 | $61,940 | 880 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $47,070 | $48,920 | $56,140 | $59,070 | $72,070 | $56,310 | 130 |
| Bangor, ME | $43,500 | $46,230 | $52,000 | $60,200 | $65,090 | $54,260 | 310 |
Programs
Listed programs in Maine
Every heavy equipment operator program we matched in Maine. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Maine Community College Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | South Portland, ME | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
| Washington County Community College Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Calais, ME | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 49.0202 |
Browse by city
Related resources
Keep researching
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2073.00 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.