Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Maine
Plumber Salary
in Maine
Plumbers in Maine (ME) earn a median of $61,600 a year, about $30 an hour. That runs roughly 0% above the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $39,000 and $101,200.
Bottom 10%
$39,000
ME Median
$61,600
Top 10%
$101,200
Plumber pay by experience in Maine
- Apprentice$37,000$18/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$61,600$30/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$83,200$40/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Maine metros
- Portland$62,200$30/hr
- Lewiston$63,100$30/hr
- Bangor$64,100$31/hr
Licensing in Maine
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in Maine?
- Plumbers in Maine earn a median of $61,600 per year, about $30 per hour. That is roughly 0% above the national median. Most earn between $39,000 and $101,200.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Maine?
- Among Maine's major metros, Bangor tends to pay plumbers the most, near $64,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Maine?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Maine is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Plumber pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Maine by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.