HVAC technician salary in Maine
Median $30.37 an hour for 2,250 hvac and refrigeration technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
HVAC technician pay in Maine: the full range
Maine ranks 17th of 51 states for median hvac technician pay, and 24th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.31). 2,250 hvac and refrigeration technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.64 – $27.52 | $47,090 – $57,240 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.52 – $36.98 | $57,240 – $76,920 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $36.98 – $39.47 | $76,920 – $82,090 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Maine
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $23.62 | $32.30 | $41.78 | 160 | 6% above |
| Portland | $24.99 | $30.81 | $38.92 | 920 | 1% above |
| Bangor | $22.10 | $29.53 | $38.50 | 210 | 3% below |
HVAC technician wages in Maine over time
Table
| Year | Maine $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.02 | $25.16 | $14.50 | 810 |
| 2000 | $13.15 | $24.59 | $15.76 | 1,490 |
| 2001 | $14.35 | $26.09 | $16.35 | 1,620 |
| 2002 | $14.69 | $26.29 | $16.78 | 1,550 |
| 2003 | $14.82 | $25.93 | $16.90 | 1,960 |
| 2004 | $15.97 | $27.22 | $17.43 | 1,640 |
| 2005 | $17.25 | $28.44 | $17.81 | 1,710 |
| 2006 | $17.37 | $27.74 | $18.11 | 1,570 |
| 2007 | $17.77 | $27.59 | $18.44 | 1,750 |
| 2008 | $18.92 | $28.29 | $19.08 | 1,740 |
| 2009 | $19.74 | $29.62 | $19.76 | 1,710 |
| 2010 | $20.10 | $29.68 | $20.45 | 1,650 |
| 2011 | $20.43 | $29.24 | $20.86 | 1,580 |
| 2012 | $20.62 | $28.91 | $20.98 | 1,720 |
| 2013 | $21.65 | $29.92 | $21.10 | 1,610 |
| 2014 | $21.39 | $29.09 | $21.46 | 1,850 |
| 2015 | $21.97 | $29.84 | $21.69 | 1,850 |
| 2016 | $21.67 | $29.07 | $22.07 | 1,870 |
| 2017 | $22.53 | $29.59 | $22.64 | 1,800 |
| 2018 | $22.80 | $29.23 | $22.89 | 1,980 |
| 2019 | $22.62 | $28.48 | $23.43 | 2,120 |
| 2020 | $23.55 | $29.29 | $24.32 | 2,190 |
| 2021 | $23.35 | $27.74 | $23.38 | 2,150 |
| 2022 | $24.69 | $27.16 | $24.71 | 1,930 |
| 2023 | $27.48 | $29.03 | $27.55 | 2,080 |
| 2024 | $29.87 | $30.66 | $28.75 | 2,110 |
| 2025 | $30.37 | $30.37 | $29.33 | 2,250 |
In today's dollars, the median hvac technician wage in Maine changed by +1.8% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Maine?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just hvac technicians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 2,100 | $92,262 | $1,774 |
| Aroostook County | 77 | $78,089 | $1,502 |
| Androscoggin County | 685 | $75,569 | $1,453 |
| Penobscot County | 640 | $73,310 | $1,410 |
| York County | 610 | $70,018 | $1,346 |
| Lincoln County | 182 | $63,999 | $1,231 |
| Oxford County | 120 | $53,777 | $1,034 |
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HVAC technician pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Maine
Questions this page answers
How much do hvac technicians make in Maine?
The median hvac technician in Maine earned $30.37 an hour ($63,170 a year) in May 2025, 4% above the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $27.52–$36.98; the top 10% earn more than $39.47.
Where does Maine rank for hvac technician pay?
Maine ranks 17th of 51 states for hvac technician pay, with a median of $30.37 an hour, and 24th after adjusting for Maine's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.0, US = 100).
What is the union hvac technician rate in Maine?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a hvac technician classification for most Maine counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many hvac technicians work in Maine?
BLS counted 2,250 hvac and refrigeration technicians in Maine in May 2025, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.33; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine and metro areas, SOC 49-9021.
- 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.