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Electrician Salary in Maine: Pay by City
Electricians in Maine earned a median $36.24 an hour, or $75,380 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $30.25 to $40.57 an hour, and the top tenth earned $55.63 or more. That is 19% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $26.05
- 25th
- $30.25
- Median
- $36.24
- 75th
- $40.57
- 90th
- $55.63
- 10th
- $54,180
- 25th
- $62,930
- Median
- $75,380
- 75th
- $84,390
- 90th
- $115,720
Which Maine cities pay electricians the most?
Lewiston-Auburn has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $37.71 an hour; Bangor has the lowest, $30.48.[1]
- Lewiston-Auburn$37.71 · 410
- Portland-South Portland$34.45 · 1,870
- Bangor$30.48 · 210
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Maine?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($84,390) and the 90th ($115,720).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26.05 | $54,180 |
| 25th | $30.25 | $62,930 |
| Median | $36.24 | $75,380 |
| 75th | $40.57 | $84,390 |
| 90th | $55.63 | $115,720 |
| Mean | $37.14 | $77,250 |
How much do new electricians make in Maine?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Maine earned $26.05 an hour or less ($54,180 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $30.25 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Maine?
Projections Central expects Maine to go from 3,700 electrician jobs in 2024 to 3,840 in 2034, a change of 3.8%, with about 340 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 3,700 | 3,840 | 3.8% | 340 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Maine?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Maine. General contractors have the highest median, $37.16 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.16 | $77,290 | 3,130 |
| Electricians | $36.24 | $75,380 | 3,780 |
| Plumbers | $30.77 | $64,000 | 2,710 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.37 | $63,170 | 2,250 |
| Roofers | $24.10 | $50,120 | 610 |
Where to train in Maine
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Maine, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)