Drywall installer salary in Maine
Median $28.89 an hour for 150 drywall and ceiling tile installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Drywall installer pay in Maine: the full range
Maine ranks 18th of 49 states for median drywall installer pay, and 14th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.78). 150 drywall and ceiling tile installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.59 – $25.17 | $49,070 – $52,350 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $25.17 – $30.98 | $52,350 – $64,450 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.98 – $34.24 | $64,450 – $71,220 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Drywall installer pay by metro in Maine
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $25.40 | $28.72 | $34.24 | 70 | 1% below |
Drywall installer wages in Maine over time
Table
| Year | Maine $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $11.46 | $22.15 | $15.34 | 550 |
| 2000 | $13.15 | $24.59 | $15.80 | 540 |
| 2001 | $14.58 | $26.50 | $15.87 | 400 |
| 2002 | $12.15 | $21.74 | $16.21 | 420 |
| 2003 | $13.67 | $23.92 | $16.19 | 410 |
| 2004 | $17.22 | $29.35 | $16.36 | — |
| 2005 | $16.31 | $26.89 | $16.70 | 350 |
| 2006 | $17.73 | $28.31 | $17.38 | 380 |
| 2007 | $18.80 | $29.19 | $17.56 | 340 |
| 2008 | $21.14 | $31.61 | $18.12 | 500 |
| 2009 | $21.13 | $31.71 | $17.88 | 450 |
| 2010 | $21.07 | $31.11 | $17.94 | 430 |
| 2011 | $17.89 | $25.60 | $17.78 | 340 |
| 2012 | $16.64 | $23.33 | $17.89 | 280 |
| 2013 | $18.51 | $25.58 | $17.89 | 380 |
| 2014 | $19.51 | $26.53 | $18.32 | 300 |
| 2015 | $21.74 | $29.53 | $18.85 | 330 |
| 2016 | $22.54 | $30.23 | $19.75 | 340 |
| 2017 | $22.59 | $29.67 | $20.60 | 330 |
| 2018 | $21.67 | $27.78 | $21.03 | 400 |
| 2019 | $21.30 | $26.82 | $21.97 | 300 |
| 2020 | $20.88 | $25.97 | $22.82 | 270 |
| 2021 | $23.02 | $27.35 | $23.09 | 410 |
| 2022 | $26.07 | $28.68 | $24.25 | 520 |
| 2023 | $27.91 | $29.49 | $26.78 | 550 |
| 2024 | $28.87 | $29.63 | $27.95 | 310 |
| 2025 | $28.89 | $28.89 | $28.33 | 150 |
In today's dollars, the median drywall installer wage in Maine changed by -2.2% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for drywall installers in Maine
On federally funded construction in Maine, contractors must pay drywall installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 7 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $19.71). 7 of the 7 counties still use a survey rate dated 2017 or earlier (for example Franklin County at $19.71). The market median for the state is $28.89.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | Survey SUME2014-016 2017-01-31 | $16.84 | $2.87 | $19.71 | ME20260007 |
| Kennebec | Survey SUME2014-018 2017-01-31 | $16.84 | $2.87 | $19.71 | ME20260009 |
| Knox | Survey SUME2014-019 2017-01-31 | $16.84 | $2.87 | $19.71 | ME20260010 |
| Lincoln | Survey SUME2014-023 2017-01-31 | $16.84 | $2.87 | $19.71 | ME20260014 |
| Oxford | Survey SUME2014-023 2017-01-31 | $16.84 | $2.87 | $19.71 | ME20260014 |
| Somerset | Survey SUME2014-021 2017-01-31 | $16.84 | $2.87 | $19.71 | ME20260012 |
| Waldo | Survey SUME2014-023 2017-01-31 | $16.84 | $2.87 | $19.71 | ME20260014 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Maine prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do drywall installers make in Maine?
The median drywall installer in Maine earned $28.89 an hour ($60,080 a year) in May 2025, 2% above the national median of $28.33. The middle half earn $25.17–$30.98; the top 10% earn more than $34.24.
Where does Maine rank for drywall installer pay?
Maine ranks 18th of 49 states for drywall installer pay, with a median of $28.89 an hour, and 14th after adjusting for Maine's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.0, US = 100).
What is the union drywall installer rate in Maine?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a drywall installer classification for most Maine counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many drywall installers work in Maine?
BLS counted 150 drywall and ceiling tile installers in Maine in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.43; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine and metro areas, SOC 47-2081.
- 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.