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Data Engineer Salary in Maine

The median data engineer salary in Maine is $118,750 per year, which is 5% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary
$118,750
vs National
$-6,250
State Rank
#27 of 50
Cost of Living
98%

Data Engineer Salary in Maine by Experience

In Maine, an entry-level data engineer earns around $76,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $171,000 per year. The cost of living index in Maine is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$76,000
$-4,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$120,650
$-6,350 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$171,000
$-9,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Maine

Percentile ME Salary
10th Percentile $74,100
25th Percentile $95,000
Median (50th) $118,750
75th Percentile $150,100
90th Percentile $180,500

Data Engineer Salary by City in Maine

The largest employment areas for data engineers in Maine include Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, and South Portland. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

How to Become a Data Engineer in Maine

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Maine has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Maine

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Maine's demand may vary based on local industry trends.