Helpers--Electricians Salary in Maine

Helpers--electricians in Maine earn the most in Portland (average $54,150 a year) and the least in Lewiston ($48,530), across the 3 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $51,670 and the median at $46,550 for 1,000 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in Maine

Portland$54,150
Bangor$49,340
Lewiston$48,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$54,150	$46,530	$45,780	$43,712	102
Bangor	$49,340	$44,510	$42,690	$40,172	97
Lewiston	$48,530	$46,920	$44,320	$39,576	95

*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.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

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 47-3013.
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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