Sheet metal worker salary in Maine
Median $29.87 an hour for 830 sheet metal workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Sheet metal worker pay in Maine: the full range
Maine ranks 26th of 50 states for median sheet metal worker pay, and 26th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $30.79). 830 sheet metal workers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.05 – $26.05 | $47,930 – $54,180 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $26.05 – $31.77 | $54,180 – $66,070 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $31.77 – $36.29 | $66,070 – $75,490 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Sheet metal worker pay by metro in Maine
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $23.31 | $31.77 | $36.29 | 540 | 6% above |
| Bangor | $19.91 | $28.82 | $30.32 | 90 | 4% below |
| Lewiston | $23.24 | $28.81 | $34.27 | 80 | 4% below |
Sheet metal worker wages in Maine over time
Table
| Year | Maine $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.20 | $27.44 | $14.09 | 1,170 |
| 2000 | $15.38 | $28.75 | $15.31 | 1,040 |
| 2001 | $15.52 | $28.21 | $15.97 | 1,200 |
| 2002 | $16.16 | $28.92 | $16.62 | 1,180 |
| 2003 | $17.13 | $29.97 | $16.83 | 1,070 |
| 2004 | $17.58 | $29.96 | $17.09 | 1,090 |
| 2005 | $18.50 | $30.50 | $17.50 | 900 |
| 2006 | $17.47 | $27.90 | $17.96 | 920 |
| 2007 | $17.14 | $26.61 | $18.85 | 1,260 |
| 2008 | $17.78 | $26.59 | $19.37 | 1,010 |
| 2009 | $18.48 | $27.73 | $19.54 | 1,020 |
| 2010 | $19.24 | $28.41 | $20.05 | 850 |
| 2011 | $19.43 | $27.81 | $20.55 | 950 |
| 2012 | $19.77 | $27.72 | $20.81 | 1,060 |
| 2013 | $20.27 | $28.01 | $21.10 | 910 |
| 2014 | $21.42 | $29.13 | $21.67 | 780 |
| 2015 | $23.18 | $31.49 | $21.99 | 670 |
| 2016 | $22.60 | $30.32 | $22.57 | 760 |
| 2017 | $21.79 | $28.62 | $23.07 | 740 |
| 2018 | $22.50 | $28.85 | $23.30 | 740 |
| 2019 | $25.42 | $32.01 | $24.23 | 560 |
| 2020 | $27.47 | $34.17 | $24.70 | 490 |
| 2021 | $23.02 | $27.35 | $25.69 | 670 |
| 2022 | $24.10 | $26.51 | $26.61 | 900 |
| 2023 | $25.36 | $26.79 | $28.26 | 980 |
| 2024 | $29.00 | $29.76 | $29.26 | 880 |
| 2025 | $29.87 | $29.87 | $29.71 | 830 |
In today's dollars, the median sheet metal worker wage in Maine changed by -5.1% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for sheet metal workers in Maine
On federally funded construction in Maine, contractors must pay sheet metal workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 11 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $18.89). 11 of the 11 counties still use a survey rate dated 2017 or earlier (for example Aroostook County at $18.89). The market median for the state is $29.87.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroostook | Survey SUME2014-015 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260006 |
| Franklin | Survey SUME2014-016 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260007 |
| Hancock | Survey SUME2014-017 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260008 |
| Kennebec | Survey SUME2014-018 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260009 |
| Knox | Survey SUME2014-019 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260010 |
| Lincoln | Survey SUME2014-023 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260014 |
| Oxford | Survey SUME2014-023 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260014 |
| Piscataquis | Survey SUME2014-020 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260011 |
| Somerset | Survey SUME2014-021 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260012 |
| Waldo | Survey SUME2014-023 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260014 |
| Washington | Survey SUME2014-022 2017-01-31 | $16.97 | $1.92 | $18.89 | ME20260013 |
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 sheet metal workers), 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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Questions this page answers
How much do sheet metal workers make in Maine?
The median sheet metal worker in Maine earned $29.87 an hour ($62,120 a year) in May 2025, 1% above the national median of $29.71. The middle half earn $26.05–$31.77; the top 10% earn more than $36.29.
Where does Maine rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Maine ranks 26th of 50 states for sheet metal worker pay, with a median of $29.87 an hour, and 26th after adjusting for Maine's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.0, US = 100).
What is the union sheet metal worker rate in Maine?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a sheet metal worker classification for most Maine counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many sheet metal workers work in Maine?
BLS counted 830 sheet metal workers in Maine in May 2025, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.68; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine and metro areas, SOC 47-2211.
- 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.