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Carpenters average salary by city in Maine
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $66,600 | $64,300 | $59,180 | $52,865 | 102 |
| Lewiston | $59,530 | $60,950 | $49,980 | $47,672 | 95 |
| Bangor | $56,560 | $57,100 | $48,450 | $45,486 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Carpenters salary in other states
More about pay in Maine
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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