Plumber salary in Maine
Median $30.77 an hour for 2,710 plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Plumber pay in Maine: the full range
Maine ranks 25th of 51 states for median plumber pay, and 30th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.72). 2,710 plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.13 – $29.47 | $48,120 – $61,300 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.47 – $36.41 | $61,300 – $75,720 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $36.41 – $38.83 | $75,720 – $80,760 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Plumber pay by metro in Maine
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $24.00 | $31.01 | $39.00 | 1,740 | 1% above |
| Lewiston | $21.63 | $29.88 | $37.26 | 190 | 3% below |
| Bangor | $20.57 | $28.92 | $37.33 | 220 | 6% below |
Plumber wages in Maine over time
Table
| Year | Maine $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.16 | $29.30 | $17.41 | 2,720 |
| 2000 | $15.95 | $29.82 | $18.19 | 2,440 |
| 2001 | $16.65 | $30.27 | $18.61 | 2,130 |
| 2002 | $17.04 | $30.49 | $19.31 | 2,080 |
| 2003 | $18.77 | $32.84 | $19.69 | 1,850 |
| 2004 | $19.44 | $33.13 | $19.85 | 2,020 |
| 2005 | $19.61 | $32.33 | $20.27 | 2,080 |
| 2006 | $19.49 | $31.12 | $20.56 | 2,300 |
| 2007 | $20.40 | $31.68 | $21.20 | 2,110 |
| 2008 | $19.76 | $29.55 | $21.94 | 2,440 |
| 2009 | $20.40 | $30.61 | $22.27 | 2,200 |
| 2010 | $20.53 | $30.31 | $22.43 | 1,860 |
| 2011 | $21.21 | $30.36 | $22.96 | 1,890 |
| 2012 | $21.30 | $29.87 | $23.62 | 1,700 |
| 2013 | $21.31 | $29.45 | $24.13 | 1,760 |
| 2014 | $23.25 | $31.62 | $24.36 | 1,730 |
| 2015 | $23.84 | $32.38 | $24.34 | 2,240 |
| 2016 | $25.42 | $34.10 | $24.74 | 2,180 |
| 2017 | $24.87 | $32.66 | $25.28 | 2,180 |
| 2018 | $24.56 | $31.49 | $25.92 | 2,030 |
| 2019 | $25.01 | $31.49 | $26.52 | 2,130 |
| 2020 | $26.27 | $32.68 | $27.08 | 2,160 |
| 2021 | $28.13 | $33.42 | $28.79 | 2,270 |
| 2022 | $29.05 | $31.96 | $28.89 | 2,290 |
| 2023 | $29.61 | $31.29 | $29.59 | 2,410 |
| 2024 | $29.76 | $30.54 | $30.27 | 2,480 |
| 2025 | $30.77 | $30.77 | $30.67 | 2,710 |
In today's dollars, the median plumber wage in Maine changed by -5.0% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for plumbers in Maine
On federally funded construction in Maine, contractors must pay plumbers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 9 of the 16 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $64.71 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $25.44). 7 of the 16 counties still use a survey rate dated 2017 or earlier (for example Franklin County at $25.44). The market median for the state is $30.77.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin | Union PLUM0716-002 2025-08-01 | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | ME20260004 |
| Aroostook | Union PLUM0716-001 2025-08-01 | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | ME20260006 |
| Cumberland | Union PLUM0716-002 2025-08-01 | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | ME20260050 |
| Hancock | Union PLUM0716-001 2025-08-01 | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | ME20260008 |
| Penobscot | Union PLUM0716-002 2025-08-01 | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | ME20260051 |
| Piscataquis | Union PLUM0716-001 2025-08-01 | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | ME20260011 |
| Sagadahoc | Union PLUM0716-002 2025-08-01 | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | ME20260052 |
| Washington | Union PLUM0716-001 2025-08-01 | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | ME20260013 |
| York | Union PLUM0716-002 2025-08-01 | $40.00 | $24.71 | $64.71 | ME20260053 |
| Franklin | Survey SUME2014-016 2017-01-31 | $20.35 | $5.09 | $25.44 | ME20260007 |
| Knox | Survey SUME2014-019 2017-01-31 | $20.35 | $5.09 | $25.44 | ME20260010 |
| Lincoln | Survey SUME2014-023 2017-01-31 | $20.35 | $5.09 | $25.44 | ME20260014 |
| Oxford | Survey SUME2014-023 2017-01-31 | $20.35 | $5.09 | $25.44 | ME20260014 |
| Somerset | Survey SUME2014-021 2017-01-31 | $20.35 | $5.09 | $25.44 | ME20260012 |
| Waldo | Survey SUME2014-023 2017-01-31 | $20.35 | $5.09 | $25.44 | ME20260014 |
| Kennebec | Survey SUME2014-018 2017-01-31 | $20.08 | $3.70 | $23.78 | ME20260009 |
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.
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 plumbers), 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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Plumber pay in neighbouring states
Other trades in Maine
Questions this page answers
How much do plumbers make in Maine?
The median plumber in Maine earned $30.77 an hour ($64,000 a year) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $30.67. The middle half earn $29.47–$36.41; the top 10% earn more than $38.83.
Where does Maine rank for plumber pay?
Maine ranks 25th of 51 states for plumber pay, with a median of $30.77 an hour, and 30th after adjusting for Maine's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.0, US = 100).
What is the union plumber rate in Maine?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for plumbers in 9 counties, with a typical package of $64.71 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many plumbers work in Maine?
BLS counted 2,710 plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Maine in May 2025, 4.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.41; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine and metro areas, SOC 47-2152.
- 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.