Construction manager salary in Maine
Median $52.92 an hour for 1,460 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction manager pay in Maine: the full range
Maine ranks 26th of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 31st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $54.56). 1,460 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $32.04 – $39.28 | $66,640 – $81,700 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $39.28 – $69.07 | $81,700 – $143,670 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $69.07 – $83.07 | $143,670 – $172,790 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Maine
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $32.78 | $56.67 | $87.92 | 80 | 7% above |
| Portland | $30.00 | $56.38 | $82.52 | 740 | 7% above |
| Bangor | $31.21 | $54.44 | $78.21 | 170 | 3% above |
Construction manager wages in Maine over time
Table
| Year | Maine $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $21.95 | $42.42 | $26.75 | 1,080 |
| 2000 | $23.99 | $44.85 | $28.00 | 1,060 |
| 2001 | $23.99 | $43.61 | $29.35 | 970 |
| 2002 | $24.79 | $44.36 | $30.53 | 920 |
| 2003 | $25.03 | $43.79 | $31.96 | 880 |
| 2004 | $27.46 | $46.80 | $33.59 | 740 |
| 2005 | $28.02 | $46.19 | $34.74 | 1,010 |
| 2006 | $32.36 | $51.68 | $35.43 | 1,030 |
| 2007 | $34.77 | $53.99 | $36.65 | 970 |
| 2008 | $35.13 | $52.53 | $38.39 | 860 |
| 2009 | $33.64 | $50.48 | $39.58 | 920 |
| 2010 | $32.61 | $48.15 | $40.32 | 1,070 |
| 2011 | $32.88 | $47.06 | $40.50 | 1,270 |
| 2012 | $34.28 | $48.07 | $39.80 | 1,410 |
| 2013 | $34.26 | $47.35 | $40.58 | 1,230 |
| 2014 | $35.61 | $48.43 | $41.17 | 1,190 |
| 2015 | $36.26 | $49.25 | $42.02 | 1,090 |
| 2016 | $37.03 | $49.67 | $42.93 | 1,120 |
| 2017 | $39.54 | $51.93 | $43.93 | 1,190 |
| 2018 | $38.33 | $49.14 | $44.89 | 1,280 |
| 2019 | $38.51 | $48.49 | $45.80 | 1,200 |
| 2020 | $38.73 | $48.18 | $46.72 | 1,210 |
| 2021 | $45.34 | $53.87 | $47.55 | 1,080 |
| 2022 | $47.76 | $52.54 | $48.79 | 1,170 |
| 2023 | $49.33 | $52.12 | $50.43 | 1,500 |
| 2024 | $50.03 | $51.35 | $51.43 | 1,720 |
| 2025 | $52.92 | $52.92 | $55.28 | 1,460 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Maine changed by +7.4% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Maine?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at construction establishments by county (all employees, not just construction managers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagadahoc County | 1,184 | $75,410 | $1,450 |
| Penobscot County | 3,786 | $71,812 | $1,381 |
| Aroostook County | 940 | $64,288 | $1,236 |
| Oxford County | 1,058 | $64,027 | $1,231 |
| Hancock County | 1,884 | $61,502 | $1,183 |
| Waldo County | 824 | $61,318 | $1,179 |
| Lincoln County | 881 | $61,015 | $1,173 |
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Other trades in Maine
Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Maine?
The median construction manager in Maine earned $52.92 an hour ($110,070 a year) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $39.28–$69.07; the top 10% earn more than $83.07.
Where does Maine rank for construction manager pay?
Maine ranks 26th of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $52.92 an hour, and 31st after adjusting for Maine's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Maine?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Maine counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Maine?
BLS counted 1,460 construction managers in Maine in May 2025, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.93; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine and metro areas, SOC 11-9021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.