What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Transportation 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 Transportation Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Transportation Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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

An Assistant Transportation Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,279 for beginners, reaching about $98,884 at mid-level, and approach $147,563 for experts.

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

Assistant Transportation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Transportation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $85,738, California $85,412, Massachusetts $84,274. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Transportation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer, Specialist - Transportation: $123,100; Transportation Engineer IV: $123,018; Senior Transportation Engineer: $105,901; Engineer, Senior - Transportation: $105,900; Transportation Engineer III: $105,822.

Assistant Transportation Engineer Salary in Maine

How much does an Assistant Transportation Engineer make in Maine? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Transportation Engineer in Maine is $75,501 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,704
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,576 to $81,365
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,182

10% $64,182

50% (Median) $75,501

90% $86,704

Assistant Transportation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,365	$6,780	$1,565	$39
Average	$75,501	$6,292	$1,452	$36
25th Percentile	$69,576	$5,798	$1,338	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Transportation Engineer Salaries

An Assistant Transportation 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 Transportation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Transportation 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): $74,279
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,425
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,884
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,994
Expert (over 8 years): $147,563

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant Transportation Engineer	less than 1 year	$74,279
Quality Assurance Engineer II	1-2 years	$87,425
Quality Assurance Engineer III	2-4 years	$98,884
Quality Assurance Engineer IV	5-8 years	$122,994
Quality Assurance Engineer V	over 8 years	$147,563

How Do Assistant Transportation 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 Transportation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,738.
California: $85,412.
Massachusetts: $84,274.

District of Columbia $85,738 California $85,412 Massachusetts $84,274 Washington $83,964 New Jersey $83,933 Alaska $83,825 Connecticut $82,756 New York $82,323

Hawaii $80,937 Rhode Island $80,286 Maryland $79,845 Minnesota $79,241 Colorado $79,008 Illinois $78,931 Oregon $78,637 Delaware $78,420

New Hampshire $78,284 Virginia $77,979 Pennsylvania $77,088 Nevada $76,639 North Dakota $76,492 Michigan $76,259 Wisconsin $76,174 Vermont $76,004

Texas $75,532 Maine $75,501 Arizona $75,454 Ohio $75,400 Georgia $74,688 Indiana $74,331 Wyoming $74,262 Utah $74,153

Iowa $74,107 Kansas $73,735 Louisiana $73,627 North Carolina $73,588 Missouri $73,572 Florida $73,270 Montana $73,108 Nebraska $72,953

Kentucky $72,868 South Carolina $72,558 Tennessee $72,364 Idaho $72,287 New Mexico $71,722 Oklahoma $71,598 Alabama $71,141 South Dakota $70,374

Arkansas $69,956 West Virginia $69,732 Mississippi $69,058

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Transportation 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: $74,305
Harmony: $74,272
Hartland: $74,369

Freedom, ME $74,305

Harmony, ME $74,272

Hartland, ME $74,369

Hinckley, ME $74,440

Jackman, ME $74,080

Kingfield, ME $74,502

Liberty, ME $74,441

Madison, ME $74,601

Monroe, ME $74,197

Morrill, ME $74,326

Newport, ME $74,207

New Portland, ME $74,617

New Sharon, ME $74,526

New Vineyard, ME $74,572

Norridgewock, ME $74,574

North Anson, ME $74,618

North Vassalboro, ME $74,752

Oakland, ME $74,598

Oquossoc, ME $74,349

Palmyra, ME $74,255

Phillips, ME $74,379

Pittsfield, ME $74,375

Plymouth, ME $74,217

Rangeley, ME $74,397

Portland, ME $77,948

Falmouth, ME $77,771

South Portland, ME $77,948

Cape Elizabeth, ME $77,793

Peaks Island, ME $77,868

Cumberland Foreside, ME $77,694

Auburn, ME $76,298

Andover, ME $74,376

Bethel, ME $74,502

Bryant Pond, ME $74,779

Buckfield, ME $75,113

Canton, ME $74,642

Durham, ME $76,781

Danville, ME $76,528

Dixfield, ME $74,487

Dryden, ME $74,573

East Andover, ME $74,399

East Dixfield, ME $74,608

East Livermore, ME $75,048

East Poland, ME $76,389

Stoneham, ME $74,813

East Wilton, ME $74,747

Greene, ME $75,714

Hanover, ME $74,438

Hebron, ME $75,645

Jay, ME $74,623

Lewiston, ME $76,257

Lisbon, ME $76,499

Lisbon Falls, ME $76,381

Livermore, ME $74,925

Livermore Falls, ME $74,876

Greenwood, ME $74,878

Mechanic Falls, ME $76,161

Mexico, ME $74,560

Minot, ME $75,878

Monmouth, ME $75,473

New Gloucester, ME $76,832

Newry, ME $74,300

North Jay, ME $74,587

Leeds, ME $75,290

North Monmouth, ME $75,362

North Turner, ME $75,237

North Waterford, ME $75,160

Norway, ME $75,401

Oxford, ME $75,805

Paris, ME $75,550

Poland, ME $76,401

Roxbury, ME $74,325

Rumford, ME $74,516

Sabattus, ME $75,923

South Paris, ME $75,446

Turner, ME $75,449

Wayne, ME $75,106

Weld, ME $74,380

West Bethel, ME $74,442

Bowdoin, ME $75,913

West Minot, ME $75,769

West Paris, ME $75,146

Peru, ME $74,671

West Poland, ME $76,343

Sumner, ME $74,907

Wilton, ME $74,576

Augusta, ME $74,784

Coopers Mills, ME $74,886

Dresden, ME $75,501

East Winthrop, ME $75,017

Farmingdale, ME $75,223

Gardiner, ME $75,360

Randolph, ME $75,223

Hallowell, ME $75,129

Jefferson, ME $74,629

Kents Hill, ME $74,782

Litchfield, ME $75,583

Manchester, ME $74,929

Mount Vernon, ME $74,602

Whitefield, ME $74,928

Palermo, ME $74,505

Sebasco Estates, ME $76,707

Readfield, ME $74,908

Saint Albans, ME $74,312

South Bristol, ME $75,556

Squirrel Island, ME $75,807

Trevett, ME $75,861

Waldoboro, ME $74,614

Walpole, ME $75,436

Washington, ME $74,427

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $75,942

Southport, ME $76,111

Wiscasset, ME $75,727

Woolwich, ME $75,906

Ellsworth, ME $74,125

Addison, ME $74,034

Gouldsboro, ME $74,100

Bar Harbor, ME $74,240

Beals, ME $74,117

Bernard, ME $74,265

Birch Harbor, ME $74,171

Blue Hill, ME $74,204

Brooklin, ME $74,205

Brooksville, ME $74,204

Calais, ME $74,007

Cherryfield, ME $73,922

Columbia Falls, ME $73,919

Corea, ME $74,104

Cranberry Isles, ME $74,120

Cutler, ME $73,924

Deer Isle, ME $74,273

Dennysville, ME $73,854

East Blue Hill, ME $74,207

East Machias, ME $73,924

Eastport, ME $74,143

Franklin, ME $74,108

Frenchboro, ME $74,079

Grand Lake Stream, ME $73,809

Hancock, ME $74,218

Harborside, ME $74,190

Harrington, ME $74,083

Hulls Cove, ME $74,241

Isle Au Haut, ME $74,079

Islesford, ME $74,233

Jonesboro, ME $73,984

Jonesport, ME $74,052

Little Deer Isle, ME $74,264

Lubec, ME $73,960

Bass Harbor, ME $74,267

Machias, ME $73,998

Machiasport, ME $74,034

Meddybemps, ME $73,809

Milbridge, ME $74,113

Mount Desert, ME $74,184

Northeast Harbor, ME $74,233

Sullivan, ME $74,118

Pembroke, ME $73,923

Perry, ME $73,991

Princeton, ME $73,805

Prospect Harbor, ME $74,179

Robbinston, ME $73,908

Salsbury Cove, ME $74,250

Sargentville, ME $74,225

Seal Cove, ME $74,187

Seal Harbor, ME $74,212

Sedgwick, ME $74,217

Sorrento, ME $74,187

Southwest Harbor, ME $74,252

Steuben, ME $74,072

Stonington, ME $74,280

Sunset, ME $74,024

Surry, ME $74,203

Swans Island, ME $74,136

Wesley, ME $73,713

Whiting, ME $73,903

Winter Harbor, ME $74,114

Baileyville, ME $73,881

Houlton, ME $73,727

Ashland, ME $73,620

Benedicta, ME $73,457

Blaine, ME $73,708

Bridgewater, ME $73,534

Caribou, ME $73,860

Clayton Lake, ME $73,726

Crouseville, ME $73,774

Eagle Lake, ME $73,703

Easton, ME $73,785

Estcourt Station, ME $73,756

Fort Fairfield, ME $73,823

Fort Kent, ME $73,855

Fort Kent Mills, ME $73,792

Frenchville, ME $73,876

Grand Isle, ME $73,775

Island Falls, ME $73,465

Limestone, ME $73,802

Madawaska, ME $73,999

Mapleton, ME $73,685

Richmond, ME $75,624

South China, ME $74,580

South Gardiner, ME $75,451

Vienna, ME $74,467

Windsor, ME $74,538

Winthrop, ME $75,228

Bangor, ME $74,176

Abbot, ME $74,190

Aurora, ME $73,786

Bradford, ME $74,142

Bradley, ME $74,145

Brewer, ME $74,173

Brookton, ME $73,537

Brownville, ME $73,929

Brownville Junction, ME $74,386

Bucksport, ME $74,167

Burlington, ME $73,902

Greenbush, ME $74,073

Carmel, ME $74,179

Castine, ME $74,333

Charleston, ME $74,156

Danforth, ME $73,659

Dover Foxcroft, ME $74,199

Corinth, ME $74,169

Eddington, ME $74,152

Holden, ME $74,159

East Millinocket, ME $73,849

East Orland, ME $74,159

Etna, ME $74,195

Exeter, ME $74,183

Frankfort, ME $74,180

Greenville, ME $73,753

Greenville Junction, ME $73,994

Guilford, ME $74,169

Hampden, ME $74,177

Howland, ME $74,001

Hudson, ME $74,164

Kenduskeag, ME $74,172

Kingman, ME $73,582

Lagrange, ME $74,087

Lambert Lake, ME $73,668

Lee, ME $73,885

Levant, ME $74,176

Lincoln, ME $73,880

Mattawamkeag, ME $73,639

Medway, ME $73,658

Milford, ME $74,133

Millinocket, ME $73,548

Milo, ME $74,069

Monson, ME $74,182

Olamon, ME $74,094

Old Town, ME $74,145

Orono, ME $74,165

Orient, ME $73,588

Orland, ME $74,160

Orrington, ME $74,169

Passadumkeag, ME $74,051

Penobscot, ME $74,162

Rockwood, ME $73,867

Sangerville, ME $74,234

Sebec, ME $74,115

Shirley Mills, ME $74,136

Springfield, ME $73,692

Stetson, ME $74,187

Stillwater, ME $74,167

Topsfield, ME $73,600

Vanceboro, ME $73,663

Waite, ME $73,701

West Enfield, ME $74,033

Winn, ME $73,738

Winterport, ME $74,177

Wytopitlock, ME $73,478

Bath, ME $76,432

Alna, ME $75,215

Boothbay, ME $75,726

Boothbay Harbor, ME $75,897

Bristol, ME $75,268

Chamberlain, ME $75,397

Damariscotta, ME $75,221

East Boothbay, ME $75,781

Friendship, ME $74,785

Georgetown, ME $76,335

Isle Of Springs, ME $75,728

Bremen, ME $75,060

Newcastle, ME $75,252

New Harbor, ME $75,516

Nobleboro, ME $74,953

Edgecomb, ME $75,508

Pemaquid, ME $75,443

Phippsburg, ME $76,643

Cushing, ME $74,540

Round Pond, ME $75,254

Sandy Point, ME $74,175

Searsmont, ME $74,351

Searsport, ME $74,187

Shawmut, ME $74,670

Skowhegan, ME $74,506

Smithfield, ME $74,546

Solon, ME $74,506

Stockton Springs, ME $74,175

Stratton, ME $74,444

Strong, ME $74,509

Temple, ME $74,480

West Forks, ME $74,050

Thorndike, ME $74,252

Troy, ME $74,230

Unity, ME $74,323

Vassalboro, ME $74,551

West Farmington, ME $74,768

Berwick, ME $79,242

Cape Neddick, ME $79,846

Eliot, ME $80,904

Kittery, ME $81,139

Kittery Point, ME $80,529

North Berwick, ME $78,631

Ogunquit, ME $79,345

South Berwick, ME $80,041

York, ME $80,498

York Beach, ME $80,112

York Harbor, ME $80,518

Acton, ME $76,387

Alfred, ME $77,470

Bailey Island, ME $77,153

Bar Mills, ME $77,346

Biddeford, ME $77,371

Biddeford Pool, ME $77,372

Bowdoinham, ME $75,860

Bridgton, ME $75,731

Brownfield, ME $75,664

Brunswick, ME $76,756

Bustins Island, ME $77,298

Cape Porpoise, ME $77,718

Casco, ME $76,631

Center Lovell, ME $75,171

Chebeague Island, ME $77,467

Cliff Island, ME $77,636

Cornish, ME $76,536

Cumberland Center, ME $77,548

Denmark, ME $75,652

East Baldwin, ME $76,731

Lebanon, ME $78,009

East Parsonsfield, ME $76,132

Sebago, ME $76,535

East Waterboro, ME $77,118

Freeport, ME $77,157

Fryeburg, ME $75,273

Gorham, ME $77,480

Gray, ME $77,008

Harrison, ME $75,316

Hiram, ME $76,298

Hollis Center, ME $77,214

Kennebunk, ME $77,776

Kennebunkport, ME $77,482

Parsonsfield, ME $76,130

Limerick, ME $76,836

Limington, ME $76,815

Long Island, ME $77,768

Lovell, ME $75,064

Moody, ME $78,732

Naples, ME $76,313

Newfield, ME $76,710

North Bridgton, ME $75,769

North Waterboro, ME $76,983

Windham, ME $77,402

Ocean Park, ME $77,432

Old Orchard Beach, ME $77,484

Orrs Island, ME $77,087

Porter, ME $75,874

Pownal, ME $77,037

Scarborough, ME $77,745

Raymond, ME $76,874

Saco, ME $77,437

Sanford, ME $77,831

Sebago Lake, ME $76,815

Shapleigh, ME $77,109

South Casco, ME $76,918

South Freeport, ME $77,118

Harpswell, ME $77,073

South Windham, ME $77,546

Springvale, ME $77,378

Standish, ME $77,136

Steep Falls, ME $76,970

Topsham, ME $76,493

Waterboro, ME $77,261

Waterford, ME $75,233

Wells, ME $78,579

West Baldwin, ME $76,595

Westbrook, ME $77,766

Buxton, ME $77,351

West Kennebunk, ME $77,736

West Newfield, ME $76,334

Yarmouth, ME $77,476

North Yarmouth, ME $77,314

Mars Hill, ME $73,781

Monticello, ME $73,632

New Limerick, ME $73,680

New Sweden, ME $73,779

Oakfield, ME $73,603

Oxbow, ME $73,304

Patten, ME $73,351

Perham, ME $73,728

Portage, ME $73,689

Presque Isle, ME $73,878

Saint Agatha, ME $73,841

Saint David, ME $73,826

Saint Francis, ME $73,727

Sheridan, ME $73,640

Sherman, ME $73,530

Stacyville, ME $73,438

Sinclair, ME $73,703

Smyrna Mills, ME $73,483

Wallagrass, ME $73,785

Stockholm, ME $73,714

Van Buren, ME $73,806

Washburn, ME $73,777

Westfield, ME $73,675

Rockland, ME $74,499

Camden, ME $74,492

Glen Cove, ME $74,468

Hope, ME $74,464

Islesboro, ME $74,273

Lincolnville, ME $74,334

Lincolnville Center, ME $74,337

Matinicus, ME $74,211

Monhegan, ME $75,003

North Haven, ME $74,262

Owls Head, ME $74,363

Port Clyde, ME $74,780

Rockport, ME $74,475

South Thomaston, ME $74,365

Spruce Head, ME $74,408

Tenants Harbor, ME $74,624

Thomaston, ME $74,418

Union, ME $74,461

Vinalhaven, ME $74,262

Warren, ME $74,382

West Rockport, ME $74,483

Waterville, ME $74,647

Albion, ME $74,529

Anson, ME $74,580

Athens, ME $74,372

Belfast, ME $74,335

Belgrade, ME $74,506

Belgrade Lakes, ME $74,429

Bingham, ME $74,365

Brooks, ME $74,213

Burnham, ME $74,286

Cambridge, ME $74,270

Canaan, ME $74,393

Caratunk, ME $74,224

China Village, ME $74,732

Clinton, ME $74,418

Corinna, ME $74,213

Detroit, ME $74,238

Dexter, ME $74,311

Dixmont, ME $74,203

East Newport, ME $74,210

East Vassalboro, ME $74,595

Eustis, ME $74,144

Fairfield, ME $74,544

Farmington, ME $74,605

Garland, ME $74,174

Farmington Falls, ME $74,725

Assistant Transportation Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Transportation Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Transportation Engineer positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Transportation Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Transportation Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$90,601	$44.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$90,601	$44.0	20%
Biotechnology	$86,826	$42.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$83,051	$40.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$79,276	$38.0	5%

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

Understanding how an Assistant Transportation 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.

$69,576

Average $75,501/year

$81,365

$5,798

Average $6,292/month

$6,780

$1,338

Average $1,452/week

$1,565

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,365	$6,780	$1,565	$39
Average	$75,501	$6,292	$1,452	$36
25th Percentile	$69,576	$5,798	$1,338	$33

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