Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Maine
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Maine earn a median of $81,060 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,220; the top 10% earn over $106,910. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Maine
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Maine?
The median is $81,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,220 and the top 10% earn over $106,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 49 (−21% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.