How much does a Electrician make in Maine?

The average Electrician salary in Maine is around $75,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $57,347 annually ($4,779/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Maine?

On a $75,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $57,347/year or $4,779/month. Federal tax: $7,670. State tax: $4,246. FICA: $0.00.

Is $75,000 a good Electrician salary?

$75,000 is a competitive salary for a Electrician — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $75,000 is $4,246. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician in Maine reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Electrician Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Electrician in Maine earns around $75,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $57,347/year ($4,779/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$57,347
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,779
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,206
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$7,670
State Tax	$4,246
FICA Taxes	$5,738
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.54%

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Electrician Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$75,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$110,000

/year

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Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

Maine's electrical market is anchored by IBEW Local 1253 Portland + IBEW Local 567 Boston MA-ME cross-border (substantial ME IBEW commercial + industrial electrical), Central Maine Power Augusta + Versant Power (substantial ME utility multi-state ME-NB + the substantial post-2024 ME transmission upgrades + the substantial Central Maine Power post-2024 Northeast Clean Energy Connect NECEC HVDC transmission line + the substantial ME post-2024 substantial offshore wind buildout), the substantial post-2020 ME residential + commercial electrical growth (post-2020 ME UHNW migration driving substantial luxury home + commercial electrical), Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath shipyard electrical + Pratt & Whitney North Berwick + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard cleared electrical, Lonza Brunswick post-2023 biologics manufacturing facility electrical, MaineHealth + Northern Light + Central Maine + MaineGeneral + Mercy facility electrical, ME is NOT a RTW state.

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW Local 1253)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

IBEW Local 1253 Portland journeyman · commercial + industrial + OBBBA OT applies

Senior Master Electrician / Foreman

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

Master electrician + foreman · IBEW Local 1253 + 567 cross-border leadership + OT

Senior Electrician (Central Maine Power / Versant)

$92,000–$138,000+ overtime

Central Maine Power Augusta + Versant Power · ME utility + post-2024 NECEC HVDC

Senior Electrician (Lonza Brunswick Biologics)

$92,000–$142,000+ OT

Lonza Brunswick · post-2023 Swiss pharma biologics manufacturing facility electrical

Senior Electrician (Bath Iron Works Shipyard)

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

BIW General Dynamics Bath · shipyard + dry dock + Kennebec River facility electrical

Senior Electrician (Pratt & Whitney / Portsmouth Naval)

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

Pratt & Whitney North Berwick + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard · cleared + premium

Senior Wind Technician (ME Offshore Wind O&M)

$82,000–$132,000+ OT

ME offshore wind O&M · post-2024 ME substantial offshore wind buildout + Gulf of Maine

Senior Lineworker (Central Maine Power / IBEW)

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

Central Maine Power lineworker · IBEW Local 1837 NH-ME cross-border · ME grid

Mid-Career Electrician (3-7 yrs)

$62,000–$92,000+ OT

Journeyman 3-7 yrs at ME firms · transitioning to senior band

Apprentice Electrician (Year 1-5)

$42,000–$62,000+ OT

IBEW Local 1253 apprentice + ME non-union apprentice · NJATC training · entry band

Worth knowing: Central Maine Power post-2024 Northeast Clean Energy Connect NECEC HVDC transmission line + post-2024 ME offshore wind buildout dual-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state HVDC transmission + offshore wind electrical anchor and a feature most national electrician surveys understate for ME. The substantial Central Maine Power post-2024 NECEC Northeast Clean Energy Connect HVDC (the substantial post-2024 Central Maine Power-Hydro-Québec NECEC 145-mile HVDC transmission line + the substantial post-2024 NECEC $1B+ transmission infrastructure investment + the substantial post-2024 NECEC delivering 1.2 GW Hydro-Québec hydropower to New England grid + the substantial Central Maine Power post-2024 NECEC substantial workforce demand + the substantial NECEC post-2021 referendum legal challenges + the substantial NECEC post-2023 reactivation) supports distinctive ME HVDC transmission electrical. The substantial post-2024 ME offshore wind buildout (the substantial post-2024 ME Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease auction + the substantial post-2024 ME substantial offshore wind investment + the substantial ME post-2024 Aqua Ventus + New England Wind floating offshore wind + the substantial post-2024 ME offshore wind O&M employment) supports substantial ME offshore wind electrical. Senior ME wind technicians + lineworkers clear $82-148K+ OT. IBEW Local 1253 Portland + Local 567 cross-border + Lonza Brunswick + BIW + Pratt & Whitney + Portsmouth Naval + post-2020 ME residential growth. ME is NOT a RTW state. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. ME progressive top 7.15% anchor the ME electrical proposition.