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Electrician Salary in Maine (2026)
$36.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,587/year ($4,799/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,780 Electrician jobs in Maine (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Electrician salary of $75,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,587 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $75,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,754 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,767 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,273 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,587 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,799 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Maine?
- The median Electrician salary in Maine is $75,380 per year ($36.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,930 and $84,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Maine?
- On the median salary of $75,380, a single filer in Maine takes home about $57,587 per year ($4,799 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 3,780 Electrician jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.