How much does a Plumber make in Maine?

The average Plumber salary in Maine is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $55,446 annually ($4,620/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $55,446/year or $4,620/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $4,036. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $4,036. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber 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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Plumber Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Plumber in Maine earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $55,446/year ($4,620/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$55,446
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,620
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,133
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$4,036
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.99%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Maine's plumbing market is anchored by United Association Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 716 Portland + Local 56 Boston MA-ME cross-border (UA-affiliated commercial + industrial plumbing across ME), the substantial post-2020 ME residential construction (the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW + remote work migration driving substantial Portland + Falmouth + Bar Harbor + Boothbay + Camden housing growth), MaineHealth + Northern Light + Central Maine + MaineGeneral + Mercy facility plumbing, Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath (~6.5K shipyard plumbing) + Pratt & Whitney North Berwick + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard facility plumbing, Lonza Brunswick (post-2023 biologics manufacturing facility plumbing including substantial GMP-grade cleanroom), the substantial ME craft brewery + the substantial Maine Beer + Allagash + Bissell Brothers facility plumbing + ME pulp + paper mill legacy plumbing, ME is NOT a RTW state.

Senior Journeyman Plumber (UA Local 716)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

UA Local 716 Portland journeyman · commercial + industrial + OBBBA OT applies

Senior Master Plumber / Foreman

$92,000–$138,000+ OT

Master plumber + foreman · UA Local 716 + 56 cross-border leadership + OT

Senior Plumber (Lonza Brunswick Biologics)

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

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

Senior Plumber (Bath Iron Works Shipyard)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

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

Senior Plumber (Pratt & Whitney / Portsmouth Naval)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

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

Senior Plumber (MaineHealth / Northern Light)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

MaineHealth + Northern Light + Central Maine + MaineGeneral + Mercy facility plumbing

Senior Plumber (Post-2020 ME Residential UHNW)

$85,000–$155,000+ profit

Independent residential plumber · post-2020 ME UHNW migration luxury growth

Senior Plumber (ME Craft Brewery / Industrial)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Maine Beer + Allagash + Bissell Brothers + the substantial ME craft brewery facility

Mid-Career Plumber (3-7 yrs)

$58,000–$85,000+ OT

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

Apprentice Plumber (Year 1-4)

$42,000–$58,000+ OT

Local 716 apprentice + ME non-union apprentice · UA training fund · entry band

Worth knowing: Lonza Brunswick post-2023 Swiss pharma biologics manufacturing + Bath Iron Works General Dynamics shipyard + post-2020 ME residential UHNW migration tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state biologics + shipyard + migration-driven housing plumbing anchor and a feature most national plumbing surveys understate for ME. Lonza Brunswick (post-2023 substantial Lonza Brunswick biologics manufacturing expansion at Brunswick Landing former Brunswick Naval Air Station + ~500+ employees + the substantial Lonza Brunswick cell + gene therapy biologics facility plumbing including substantial GMP-grade cleanroom + bioreactor + the substantial Lonza-Moderna mRNA partnership during COVID-19 + the substantial Lonza Brunswick post-2024 substantial biologics manufacturing scale-up). Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath shipyard plumbing (~6.5K + the substantial BIW shipyard substantial facility plumbing + the substantial BIW Kennebec River shipyard + the substantial BIW post-2024 substantial DDG-51 Flight III facility expansion). The substantial post-2020 ME residential construction (the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW + remote work migration leveraging ME outdoor lifestyle driving substantial Portland + Falmouth + Bar Harbor + Boothbay + Camden housing growth + the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW second-home + primary-residence concentrations). UA Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 716 Portland + Local 56 cross-border + MaineHealth + Northern Light + Pratt & Whitney + Portsmouth Naval + the substantial ME craft brewery. 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 plumbing proposition.