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$30.77median an hour
$64,000median a year
- 10th
- $23.13
- 25th
- $29.47
- Median
- $30.77
- 75th
- $36.41
- 90th
- $38.83
- 10th
- $48,120
- 25th
- $61,300
- Median
- $64,000
- 75th
- $75,720
- 90th
- $80,760
Which Maine cities pay plumbers the most?
Portland-South Portland has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $31.01 an hour; Bangor has the lowest, $28.92.1
- Portland–South Portland$31.01
- Lewiston–Auburn$29.88
- Bangor$28.92
Do plumbers make $100,000 a year in Maine?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $80,760 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new plumbers make in Maine?
The lowest-paid tenth of plumbers in Maine earned $23.13 an hour or less ($48,120 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $29.47 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are plumbers in demand in Maine?
Projections Central expects Maine to go from 2,740 plumber jobs in 2024 to 2,760 in 2034, a change of 0.6%, with about 220 openings a year.3 The US projection is 4.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 2,740 | 2,760 | 0.6% | 220 |
| United States | 504,500 | 527,200 | 4.5% | 44,000 |
How does plumber pay compare with other trades in Maine?
Plumbers rank third 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: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-2152), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)