Maine
Electrician programs in Maine
11 listed electrician programs in Maine, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $77,250Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $54,180Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $75,380Median pay (state)
- $115,720Top 10% earn over
3,780 jobs in Maine · 11 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Maine
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $54,180 | $62,930 | $75,380 | $84,390 | $115,720 | $77,250 | 3,780 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $54,470 | $62,000 | $78,430 | $92,730 | $98,790 | $77,880 | 410 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $56,350 | $63,900 | $71,660 | $79,290 | $98,030 | $73,210 | 1,870 |
| Bangor, ME | $51,530 | $58,940 | $63,390 | $78,260 | $92,740 | $70,020 | 210 |
Programs
Listed programs in Maine
Every electrician program we matched in Maine. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Community College Electrician | Bangor, ME | Certificate (1-2 years) | 41 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Electrician | Fairfield, ME | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Electrician | Fairfield, ME | Associate degree | 15 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northern Maine Community College Electrician | Presque Isle, ME | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northern Maine Community College Electrician | Presque Isle, ME | Associate degree | 17 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Southern Maine Community College Electrician | South Portland, ME | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Washington County Community College Electrician | Calais, ME | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| York County Community College Electrician | Wells, ME | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 22 | $4,156–$7,036 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| IBEW Local 1253 | Newport, ME | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IBEW Local 567 | Lewiston, ME | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IEC | Strong, ME | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.