How much does a carpenter make in Maine?
$62,160a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Maine. That is $29.88 an hour or $5,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.88
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,130Median: $62,160Highest 10%: $78,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $52,960 | $25.46 | |
| Median | $62,160 | $29.88 | |
| 75th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $78,240 | $37.62 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $64,300 |
| Lewiston, ME | $60,950 |
| Bangor, ME | $57,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 14. Colorado | $62,830 |
| 15. Vermont | $62,400 |
| 16. Nevada | $62,380 |
| 17. Maine | $62,160 |
| 18. District of Columbia | $61,710 |
| 19. Michigan | $61,680 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $61,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $29.88 ($62,160 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $62,160 against $60,580 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Maine rank for carpenter pay?
Maine ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays carpenters the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $64,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.