Construction-trade hourly wages in Portland, ME (BLS OEWS, latest release). Click any trade for the full pricing breakdown. Published averages — what workers are paid, not the rate to charge.
Portland, ME median household income: $92,117 (Census ACS).
| Trade | Median /hr | Mean /hr |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $34.45 | $35.20 |
| Plumbers | $31.01 | $32.52 |
| Carpenters | $30.91 | $32.02 |
| Painters | $30.35 | $29.98 |
| Roofers | $24.61 | $26.91 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.81 | $32.64 |
| Concrete Contractors | $30.01 | $30.23 |
| Drywall Contractors | $28.72 | $29.00 |
| Flooring Installers | $25.80 | $26.70 |
| Fence Installers | $23.92 | $23.79 |
| Landscapers | $22.44 | $22.17 |
| Tree Service Pros | $25.47 | $28.25 |
| Construction Laborers | $23.31 | $24.01 |
| Construction Supervisors | $38.12 | $40.09 |
| Construction Managers | $56.38 | $57.59 |
Stop pricing from memory
The Contractor Authority System™ turns this into a repeatable process — burdened labor & overhead, change-order protection, and client-ready proposals. One-time $97.