What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Production Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Production Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Production Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Production Engineer's salary?

An Assistant Production Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,830 for beginners, reaching about $112,235 at mid-level, and approach $161,230 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Production Engineer?

Assistant Production Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Production Engineer roles are District of Columbia $129,243, California $128,753, Massachusetts $127,037. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Production Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Production Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Production Engineer V: $144,591; Production Engineer IV: $125,865; Production Engineer: $100,014; Senior Production Engineer: $100,010; Production Engineer III: $100,007.

Assistant Production Engineer Salary in Maine

How much does an Assistant Production Engineer make in Maine? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Production Engineer in Maine is $113,812 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, an Assistant Production Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,266
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,153 to $121,378
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,091

10% $101,091

50% (Median) $113,812

90% $128,266

Assistant Production Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,378	$10,115	$2,334	$58
Average	$113,812	$9,484	$2,189	$55
25th Percentile	$107,153	$8,929	$2,061	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Production Engineer Salaries

An Assistant Production Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Production Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Production Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,830
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,078
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,235
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,652
Expert (over 8 years): $161,230

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Reliability Engineer I	less than 1 year	$77,830
Reliability Engineer II	1-2 years	$93,078
Assistant Production Engineer	2-4 years	$112,235
Reliability Engineer IV	5-8 years	$136,652
Reliability Engineer V	over 8 years	$161,230

How Do Assistant Production Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Production Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $129,243.
California: $128,753.
Massachusetts: $127,037.

District of Columbia $129,243 California $128,753 Massachusetts $127,037 Washington $126,570 New Jersey $126,524 Alaska $126,360 Connecticut $124,749 New York $124,096

Hawaii $122,006 Rhode Island $121,026 Maryland $120,360 Minnesota $119,450 Colorado $119,100 Illinois $118,983 Oregon $118,539 Delaware $118,212

New Hampshire $118,007 Virginia $117,547 Pennsylvania $116,205 Nevada $115,528 North Dakota $115,306 Michigan $114,956 Wisconsin $114,827 Vermont $114,570

Texas $113,858 Maine $113,812 Arizona $113,742 Ohio $113,660 Georgia $112,586 Indiana $112,049 Wyoming $111,944 Utah $111,781

Iowa $111,711 Kansas $111,150 Louisiana $110,987 North Carolina $110,929 Missouri $110,905 Florida $110,450 Montana $110,205 Nebraska $109,971

Kentucky $109,843 South Carolina $109,376 Tennessee $109,084 Idaho $108,967 New Mexico $108,115 Oklahoma $107,929 Alabama $107,240 South Dakota $106,084

Arkansas $105,454 West Virginia $105,115 Mississippi $104,100

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Production Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $112,009
Harmony: $111,960
Hartland: $112,106

Freedom, ME $112,009

Harmony, ME $111,960

Hartland, ME $112,106

Hinckley, ME $112,213

Jackman, ME $111,670

Kingfield, ME $112,306

Liberty, ME $112,215

Madison, ME $112,455

Monroe, ME $111,847

Morrill, ME $112,041

Newport, ME $111,862

New Portland, ME $112,480

New Sharon, ME $112,343

New Vineyard, ME $112,412

Norridgewock, ME $112,414

North Anson, ME $112,481

North Vassalboro, ME $112,683

Oakland, ME $112,452

Oquossoc, ME $112,076

Palmyra, ME $111,934

Phillips, ME $112,121

Pittsfield, ME $112,116

Plymouth, ME $111,876

Rangeley, ME $112,148

Portland, ME $117,500

Falmouth, ME $117,234

South Portland, ME $117,500

Cape Elizabeth, ME $117,267

Peaks Island, ME $117,380

Cumberland Foreside, ME $117,119

Auburn, ME $115,014

Andover, ME $112,117

Bethel, ME $112,306

Bryant Pond, ME $112,724

Buckfield, ME $113,227

Canton, ME $112,517

Durham, ME $115,741

Danville, ME $115,361

Dixfield, ME $112,284

Dryden, ME $112,413

East Andover, ME $112,151

East Dixfield, ME $112,466

East Livermore, ME $113,130

East Poland, ME $115,151

Stoneham, ME $112,775

East Wilton, ME $112,676

Greene, ME $114,133

Hanover, ME $112,210

Hebron, ME $114,029

Jay, ME $112,489

Lewiston, ME $114,952

Lisbon, ME $115,316

Lisbon Falls, ME $115,139

Livermore, ME $112,944

Livermore Falls, ME $112,871

Greenwood, ME $112,873

Mechanic Falls, ME $114,807

Mexico, ME $112,393

Minot, ME $114,380

Monmouth, ME $113,770

New Gloucester, ME $115,818

Newry, ME $112,001

North Jay, ME $112,434

Leeds, ME $113,494

North Monmouth, ME $113,603

North Turner, ME $113,415

North Waterford, ME $113,298

Norway, ME $113,661

Oxford, ME $114,270

Paris, ME $113,886

Poland, ME $115,169

Roxbury, ME $112,040

Rumford, ME $112,328

Sabattus, ME $114,449

South Paris, ME $113,730

Turner, ME $113,734

Wayne, ME $113,216

Weld, ME $112,123

West Bethel, ME $112,216

Bowdoin, ME $114,434

West Minot, ME $114,216

West Paris, ME $113,277

Peru, ME $112,562

West Poland, ME $115,082

Sumner, ME $112,916

Wilton, ME $112,418

Augusta, ME $112,732

Coopers Mills, ME $112,885

Dresden, ME $113,813

East Winthrop, ME $113,082

Farmingdale, ME $113,394

Gardiner, ME $113,599

Randolph, ME $113,394

Hallowell, ME $113,251

Jefferson, ME $112,497

Kents Hill, ME $112,728

Litchfield, ME $113,935

Manchester, ME $112,950

Mount Vernon, ME $112,457

Whitefield, ME $112,949

Palermo, ME $112,311

Sebasco Estates, ME $115,630

Readfield, ME $112,919

Saint Albans, ME $112,020

South Bristol, ME $113,896

Squirrel Island, ME $114,274

Trevett, ME $114,355

Waldoboro, ME $112,475

Walpole, ME $113,714

Washington, ME $112,194

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $114,477

Southport, ME $114,732

Wiscasset, ME $114,153

Woolwich, ME $114,423

Ellsworth, ME $111,737

Addison, ME $111,601

Gouldsboro, ME $111,700

Bar Harbor, ME $111,911

Beals, ME $111,726

Bernard, ME $111,950

Birch Harbor, ME $111,807

Blue Hill, ME $111,857

Brooklin, ME $111,859

Brooksville, ME $111,857

Calais, ME $111,560

Cherryfield, ME $111,433

Columbia Falls, ME $111,427

Corea, ME $111,706

Cranberry Isles, ME $111,730

Cutler, ME $111,435

Deer Isle, ME $111,962

Dennysville, ME $111,330

East Blue Hill, ME $111,861

East Machias, ME $111,435

Eastport, ME $111,765

Franklin, ME $111,713

Frenchboro, ME $111,669

Grand Lake Stream, ME $111,262

Hancock, ME $111,879

Harborside, ME $111,837

Harrington, ME $111,676

Hulls Cove, ME $111,914

Isle Au Haut, ME $111,669

Islesford, ME $111,901

Jonesboro, ME $111,526

Jonesport, ME $111,628

Little Deer Isle, ME $111,948

Lubec, ME $111,490

Bass Harbor, ME $111,952

Machias, ME $111,547

Machiasport, ME $111,601

Meddybemps, ME $111,261

Milbridge, ME $111,720

Mount Desert, ME $111,827

Northeast Harbor, ME $111,901

Sullivan, ME $111,728

Pembroke, ME $111,434

Perry, ME $111,536

Princeton, ME $111,255

Prospect Harbor, ME $111,819

Robbinston, ME $111,411

Salsbury Cove, ME $111,927

Sargentville, ME $111,889

Seal Cove, ME $111,832

Seal Harbor, ME $111,869

Sedgwick, ME $111,876

Sorrento, ME $111,832

Southwest Harbor, ME $111,930

Steuben, ME $111,658

Stonington, ME $111,972

Sunset, ME $111,586

Surry, ME $111,855

Swans Island, ME $111,755

Wesley, ME $111,116

Whiting, ME $111,404

Winter Harbor, ME $111,722

Baileyville, ME $111,370

Houlton, ME $111,137

Ashland, ME $110,976

Benedicta, ME $110,731

Blaine, ME $111,109

Bridgewater, ME $110,847

Caribou, ME $111,338

Clayton Lake, ME $111,136

Crouseville, ME $111,209

Eagle Lake, ME $111,101

Easton, ME $111,225

Estcourt Station, ME $111,182

Fort Fairfield, ME $111,282

Fort Kent, ME $111,331

Fort Kent Mills, ME $111,237

Frenchville, ME $111,363

Grand Isle, ME $111,210

Island Falls, ME $110,743

Limestone, ME $111,251

Madawaska, ME $111,548

Mapleton, ME $111,076

Richmond, ME $113,999

South China, ME $112,424

South Gardiner, ME $113,737

Vienna, ME $112,253

Windsor, ME $112,361

Winthrop, ME $113,401

Bangor, ME $111,816

Abbot, ME $111,836

Aurora, ME $111,227

Bradford, ME $111,764

Bradley, ME $111,768

Brewer, ME $111,810

Brookton, ME $110,851

Brownville, ME $111,443

Brownville Junction, ME $112,131

Bucksport, ME $111,802

Burlington, ME $111,402

Greenbush, ME $111,659

Carmel, ME $111,819

Castine, ME $112,051

Charleston, ME $111,785

Danforth, ME $111,036

Dover Foxcroft, ME $111,850

Corinth, ME $111,805

Eddington, ME $111,779

Holden, ME $111,789

East Millinocket, ME $111,322

East Orland, ME $111,790

Etna, ME $111,844

Exeter, ME $111,825

Frankfort, ME $111,822

Greenville, ME $111,177

Greenville Junction, ME $111,541

Guilford, ME $111,805

Hampden, ME $111,817

Howland, ME $111,551

Hudson, ME $111,797

Kenduskeag, ME $111,809

Kingman, ME $110,919

Lagrange, ME $111,681

Lambert Lake, ME $111,050

Lee, ME $111,377

Levant, ME $111,814

Lincoln, ME $111,369

Mattawamkeag, ME $111,006

Medway, ME $111,035

Milford, ME $111,750

Millinocket, ME $110,868

Milo, ME $111,653

Monson, ME $111,824

Olamon, ME $111,691

Old Town, ME $111,768

Orono, ME $111,798

Orient, ME $110,929

Orland, ME $111,791

Orrington, ME $111,804

Passadumkeag, ME $111,627

Penobscot, ME $111,793

Rockwood, ME $111,349

Sangerville, ME $111,902

Sebec, ME $111,723

Shirley Mills, ME $111,755

Springfield, ME $111,085

Stetson, ME $111,832

Stillwater, ME $111,802

Topsfield, ME $110,946

Vanceboro, ME $111,042

Waite, ME $111,099

West Enfield, ME $111,600

Winn, ME $111,155

Winterport, ME $111,817

Wytopitlock, ME $110,763

Bath, ME $115,216

Alna, ME $113,381

Boothbay, ME $114,151

Boothbay Harbor, ME $114,409

Bristol, ME $113,462

Chamberlain, ME $113,655

Damariscotta, ME $113,390

East Boothbay, ME $114,234

Friendship, ME $112,733

Georgetown, ME $115,070

Isle Of Springs, ME $114,155

Bremen, ME $113,148

Newcastle, ME $113,437

New Harbor, ME $113,835

Nobleboro, ME $112,986

Edgecomb, ME $113,822

Pemaquid, ME $113,724

Phippsburg, ME $115,534

Cushing, ME $112,364

Round Pond, ME $113,441

Sandy Point, ME $111,813

Searsmont, ME $112,079

Searsport, ME $111,832

Shawmut, ME $112,559

Skowhegan, ME $112,313

Smithfield, ME $112,372

Solon, ME $112,313

Stockton Springs, ME $111,813

Stratton, ME $112,220

Strong, ME $112,316

Temple, ME $112,273

West Forks, ME $111,625

Thorndike, ME $111,929

Troy, ME $111,896

Unity, ME $112,036

Vassalboro, ME $112,381

West Farmington, ME $112,707

Berwick, ME $119,452

Cape Neddick, ME $120,363

Eliot, ME $121,957

Kittery, ME $122,311

Kittery Point, ME $121,391

North Berwick, ME $118,531

Ogunquit, ME $119,607

South Berwick, ME $120,656

York, ME $121,344

York Beach, ME $120,763

York Harbor, ME $121,376

Acton, ME $115,148

Alfred, ME $116,780

Bailey Island, ME $116,303

Bar Mills, ME $116,593

Biddeford, ME $116,632

Biddeford Pool, ME $116,633

Bowdoinham, ME $114,353

Bridgton, ME $114,158

Brownfield, ME $114,058

Brunswick, ME $115,704

Bustins Island, ME $116,521

Cape Porpoise, ME $117,155

Casco, ME $115,516

Center Lovell, ME $113,316

Chebeague Island, ME $116,777

Cliff Island, ME $117,031

Cornish, ME $115,372

Cumberland Center, ME $116,898

Denmark, ME $114,041

East Baldwin, ME $115,667

Lebanon, ME $117,593

East Parsonsfield, ME $114,764

Sebago, ME $115,371

East Waterboro, ME $116,250

Freeport, ME $116,309

Fryeburg, ME $113,469

Gorham, ME $116,795

Gray, ME $116,084

Harrison, ME $113,533

Hiram, ME $115,014

Hollis Center, ME $116,395

Kennebunk, ME $117,242

Kennebunkport, ME $116,799

Parsonsfield, ME $114,761

Limerick, ME $115,824

Limington, ME $115,794

Long Island, ME $117,230

Lovell, ME $113,153

Moody, ME $118,683

Naples, ME $115,036

Newfield, ME $115,635

North Bridgton, ME $114,217

North Waterboro, ME $116,047

Windham, ME $116,679

Ocean Park, ME $116,723

Old Orchard Beach, ME $116,801

Orrs Island, ME $116,204

Porter, ME $114,374

Pownal, ME $116,128

Scarborough, ME $117,195

Raymond, ME $115,881

Saco, ME $116,730

Sanford, ME $117,324

Sebago Lake, ME $115,793

Shapleigh, ME $116,236

South Casco, ME $115,949

South Freeport, ME $116,250

Harpswell, ME $116,181

South Windham, ME $116,896

Springvale, ME $116,641

Standish, ME $116,277

Steep Falls, ME $116,027

Topsham, ME $115,307

Waterboro, ME $116,466

Waterford, ME $113,409

Wells, ME $118,453

West Baldwin, ME $115,461

Westbrook, ME $117,226

Buxton, ME $116,600

West Kennebunk, ME $117,182

West Newfield, ME $115,068

Yarmouth, ME $116,790

North Yarmouth, ME $116,546

Mars Hill, ME $111,219

Monticello, ME $110,995

New Limerick, ME $111,067

New Sweden, ME $111,217

Oakfield, ME $110,952

Oxbow, ME $110,500

Patten, ME $110,571

Perham, ME $111,140

Portage, ME $111,081

Presque Isle, ME $111,365

Saint Agatha, ME $111,310

Saint David, ME $111,287

Saint Francis, ME $111,137

Sheridan, ME $111,007

Sherman, ME $110,841

Stacyville, ME $110,703

Sinclair, ME $111,102

Smyrna Mills, ME $110,771

Wallagrass, ME $111,226

Stockholm, ME $111,119

Van Buren, ME $111,257

Washburn, ME $111,213

Westfield, ME $111,060

Rockland, ME $112,302

Camden, ME $112,292

Glen Cove, ME $112,255

Hope, ME $112,250

Islesboro, ME $111,962

Lincolnville, ME $112,054

Lincolnville Center, ME $112,057

Matinicus, ME $111,868

Monhegan, ME $113,062

North Haven, ME $111,945

Owls Head, ME $112,097

Port Clyde, ME $112,725

Rockport, ME $112,265

South Thomaston, ME $112,099

Spruce Head, ME $112,165

Tenants Harbor, ME $112,490

Thomaston, ME $112,180

Union, ME $112,244

Vinalhaven, ME $111,945

Warren, ME $112,126

West Rockport, ME $112,278

Waterville, ME $112,525

Albion, ME $112,347

Anson, ME $112,424

Athens, ME $112,111

Belfast, ME $112,055

Belgrade, ME $112,312

Belgrade Lakes, ME $112,196

Bingham, ME $112,100

Brooks, ME $111,871

Burnham, ME $111,981

Cambridge, ME $111,957

Canaan, ME $112,143

Caratunk, ME $111,888

China Village, ME $112,654

Clinton, ME $112,180

Corinna, ME $111,871

Detroit, ME $111,908

Dexter, ME $112,019

Dixmont, ME $111,855

East Newport, ME $111,867

East Vassalboro, ME $112,447

Eustis, ME $111,767

Fairfield, ME $112,370

Farmington, ME $112,461

Garland, ME $111,812

Farmington Falls, ME $112,643

Assistant Production Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Production Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Production Engineer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Production Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Production Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$125,193	$60.0	10%
Biotechnology	$125,193	$60.0	10%
Business Services	$125,193	$60.0	10%
Chemicals	$125,193	$60.0	10%
Construction	$125,193	$60.0	10%

Assistant Production Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Production Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$107,153

Average $113,812/year

$121,378

$8,929

Average $9,484/month

$10,115

$2,061

Average $2,189/week

$2,334

$52

Average $55/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,378	$10,115	$2,334	$58
Average	$113,812	$9,484	$2,189	$55
25th Percentile	$107,153	$8,929	$2,061	$52

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