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General Contractor salary in Maine
The middle half of general contractors in Maine earned $30.44 to $45.06 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $52.28 or more.1 The median is 3% below the US median.2
BLS has no general contractor occupation. These figures are for first-line supervisors of construction trades (SOC 47-1011); construction managers (SOC 11-9021) in Maine earned a median $52.92 an hour ($110,070 a year). OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed contractors are not included.
- 10th
- $26.61
- 25th
- $30.44
- Median
- $37.16
- 75th
- $45.06
- 90th
- $52.28
- 10th
- $55,350
- 25th
- $63,310
- Median
- $77,290
- 75th
- $93,720
- 90th
- $108,750
Which Maine cities pay general contractors the most?
Portland-South Portland has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $38.12 an hour; Bangor has the lowest, $35.19.1
- Portland–South Portland$38.12
- Lewiston–Auburn$37.88
- Bangor$35.19
Do general contractors make $100,000 a year in Maine?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($93,720) and the 90th ($108,750).1
How much do new general contractors make in Maine?
The lowest-paid tenth of general contractors in Maine earned $26.61 an hour or less ($55,350 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $30.44 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are general contractors in demand in Maine?
Projections Central expects Maine to go from 3,820 general contractor jobs in 2024 to 3,740 in 2034, a change of -2.1%, with about 270 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.3%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 3,820 | 3,740 | -2.1% | 270 |
| United States | 921,600 | 970,600 | 5.3% | 74,400 |
How does general contractor pay compare with other trades in Maine?
General contractors have the highest median pay of the five trades on this site in Maine, $37.16 an hour. Electricians are next at $36.24.1
| 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: First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)