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Electrician Salary in Maine

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.

Maine Electrician Wages at a Glance

Maine electricians earn a statewide median of $67,820 per year ($32.61 per hour), up 22.5% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $52,600 at the 10th percentile to $94,290 at the 90th.

Maine employs approximately 3,320 electricians statewide, up 17.3% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Portland $65,640 $31.56/hr 1,730

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.

Maine Electrician Apprenticeships

Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.

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