What this means Our calculation
Telecom line installers are the best-paid trade in Maine at a statewide median of $92,120, and fence installers the lowest at $45,310. Prices vary inside the state: Portland runs +2% vs. the U.S. average and Lewiston -5%, so the same paycheck goes further in Lewiston.
Highest-paying trades in Maine Government data
All 34 trades
Pay is the statewide BLS median for each trade (May 2025). State rank compares the 50 states and DC. Click a column to sort.
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Compare Maine metros Government data
Living costs & job market
Real pay and rent are separate views; prices already include housing.
Licensing in Maine Official source
The main state licensing office in Maine is the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation. The state licenses electricians and plumbers; no statewide general contractor license. It can point you to the right license for skilled trades.
Official Maine licensing site ↗
Requirements for skilled trades vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
About the numbers
Statewide and metro wages come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Trades BLS doesn't publish for Maine are left out, not estimated. Prices: BEA 2024; rent: HUD FY2027; unemployment: BLS 2025. Full methodology.