Carpenters Salary in Maine
The median for carpenters in Maine is $62,160 a year, somewhat above the national $60,580 (+3%); the state ranks 17th of 51 states by median. Carpenters earn 21% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays less, with a median of $61,200. Maine employs 5,170 carpenters, 8.07 per 1,000 jobs, the 34th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.87 means the occupation is more concentrated in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $22.66 | $25.46 | $29.88 | $35.00 | $37.62 | $30.44 | 5,170 | 8.07 | 1.87 |
| Annual | $47,130 | $52,960 | $62,160 | $72,800 | $78,240 | $63,300 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.43 | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $48.03 | $31.55 | 670,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,410 | $48,510 | $60,580 | $76,830 | $99,910 | $65,630 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 34th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.87
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.07
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for carpenters, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $30.91 | $64,300 | $50,480 | $79,020 | 2,230 | 7.73 | 1.79 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $29.30 | $60,950 | $45,540 | $74,560 | 280 | 5.96 | 1.38 |
| Bangor, ME | $27.45 | $57,100 | $39,000 | $72,640 | 430 | 6.02 | 1.40 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $30.04 | $62,470 | $47,720 | $76,270 | 770 | 12.21 | 2.83 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $29.15 | $60,640 | $46,270 | $80,350 | 1,330 | 9.35 | 2.17 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $29.88 | $62,160 | 5,170 | 1.87 |
| New Hampshire | $29.42 | $61,200 | 3,760 | 1.28 |
See the national page for Carpenters (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.