Pay data / Welders / Salary / Maine
Welder Salary
in Maine
Welders in Maine (ME) earn a median of $48,900 a year, about $24 an hour. That runs roughly 0% above the national median for welders, with most earning between $34,000 and $73,000.
Bottom 10%
$34,000
ME Median
$48,900
Top 10%
$73,000
Welder pay by experience in Maine
- Entry / Fabricator$31,800$15/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$48,900$24/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$70,900$34/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Maine metros
- Portland$49,400$24/hr
- Lewiston$50,100$24/hr
- Bangor$50,900$24/hr
Certification in Maine
Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work.
Frequently asked
- How much do welders make in Maine?
- Welders in Maine earn a median of $48,900 per year, about $24 per hour. That is roughly 0% above the national median. Most earn between $34,000 and $73,000.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Maine?
- Among Maine's major metros, Bangor tends to pay welders the most, near $50,900 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Maine?
- Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work. In Maine, employers hire on certifications and demonstrated skill rather than a state license.
Welder 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.