Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Maine
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders in Maine earn a median of $39,850 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($35,650)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 6
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,450; the top 10% earn over $48,740. Nationally the range is $26,560 to $47,700.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61,780 median in Maine
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$42,640 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,200 median in Maine
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,870 median in Maine
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Maine
How much do shoe machine operators and tenders make in Maine?
The median is $39,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,450 and the top 10% earn over $48,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for shoe machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 6 (+12% vs. the national median of $35,650). Living costs are not included.