Is a $63,500 Licensed Electrician Salary in Maine Worth It? (2026 Audit)
A quantitative breakdown of real net take-home pay, 5.8% - 7.15% state tax deductions, median rent burdens in the Portland metro, and purchasing power parity against UK & global benchmarks.
By MazicBay Labor Bureau•Updated for 2026 IRS & State Tax Brackets•Verified with BLS Data
Maine Economic Audit
Verified Bureau Report
Portland Metropolitan Economic Profile (2026)
Licensed Electrician Compensation Architecture in Maine
Median Gross Salary
$63,500
Above: Journeyman electrician wiring high-capacity electrical distribution panels to code.Photo: Skilled Trades Labor Bureau
Median Annual Gross
$63,500
$30.53/hr equivalent
Est. Net Take-Home Pay
$48,355
~$4,030/month
State Income Tax Rate
5.8% - 7.15%
COL Index: 114.2
Median Monthly Rent
$1,700
Portland Metro Avg
Licensed Electrician Earning Spectrum & Net Pay Breakdown (Maine)
2026 Distribution Curve
Entry-Level (25th %)Median Benchmark (50th %)Senior Top Tier (90th %)
$45,720$63,500$92,075
Take-Home Pay ($48,355)Federal + Maine Tax ($15,145)
76% Net Income
24% Taxes
Keep $4,030/month after all withholdings.State Tax Bracket: 5.8% - 7.15%
Cross-Border Global Purchasing Power Benchmark:
A $63,500 USD salary in Maine converts approximately to:
UK Equivalent (GBP)
£50,165 / yr
EU Equivalent (EUR)
€58,420 / yr
PORTLAND, ME (AP) —For professionals evaluating career relocation or compensation packages, Maine offers a distinct trade-off between gross earning potential and localized cost burdens. A Licensed Electrician in the Portland metropolitan area commands a median gross income of $63,500 per year.
However, top-line numbers can be deceiving without factoring in Maine's tax architecture (5.8% - 7.15%). After federal income withholding, mandatory FICA contributions, and local state withholdings, the estimated take-home pay stands at $48,355.
2026 Maine Take-Home Pay & Tax Calculator
Estimate your net paycheck after Federal Income Tax, FICA (Social Security & Medicare), and Maine State Taxes.
Gross Pay
$5,292
Total Deductions
-$1,262
~24% Est. Tax
Net Take-Home
$4,030
In Your Pocket
Based on 2026 IRS Single filer tax brackets and Maine state revenue statutes.
Licensed Electrician Compensation & Career Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions: Licensed Electrician in Maine
As of 2026, the median annual salary for a Licensed Electrician in Maine is $63,500 ($30.53/hour). Entry-level roles average $45,720, while senior professionals command upwards of $92,075.
