Electrician Jobs in Maine

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Maine Electrician Market Overview

Maine offers diverse electrical opportunities from shipbuilding to renewable energy. Bath Iron Worksleads in naval shipbuilding jobs, while paper mills provide steady industrial work. Portlanddominates commercial and healthcare electrical jobs. Offshore wind development is creating new high-tech opportunities along the coast.

Highest-Paying Maine Cities for Electricians

Bath

$32-45/hr
Bath Iron Works • Shipbuilding

Portland

$28-38/hr
Commercial • Healthcare

Millinocket

$30-40/hr
Paper mills • Industrial

Bangor

$26-35/hr
Healthcare • Commercial

Offshore Wind

$35-48/hr
Wind farms • Marine work

Augusta

$25-34/hr
Government • Commercial

Maine's Biggest Electrical Employers

Bath Iron Works

Naval shipbuilding • Destroyers and frigates

200+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Bath • Federal contracts • Marine electrical systems

Verso Paper Mills

Pulp and paper manufacturing

150+ electricians
$30-40/hour
Location: Jay, Bucksport • Industrial maintenance • 24/7 operations

Maine Medical Center

Healthcare system • Multiple facilities

100+ electricians
$28-38/hour
Location: Portland area • Healthcare electrical • Emergency systems

Offshore Wind Projects

University of Maine research • Commercial development

50+ electricians
$35-48/hour
Location: Coastal • Growing industry • Marine electrical experience preferred

Tourism & Hospitality

Hotels, resorts, restaurants • Seasonal work

300+ electricians
$24-32/hour
Location: Coastal areas • Seasonal demand • Bar Harbor, Kennebunkport

Industries Hiring Electricians in Maine

Shipbuilding (Highest Pay)

Bath Iron Works: $32-45/hour
• Naval vessel construction
• Marine electrical systems
• Federal security clearance beneficial

Paper & Pulp Mills

Verso Corporation: $30-40/hour
• 24/7 industrial operations
• Process control systems
• Extensive overtime opportunities

Renewable Energy

Offshore Wind: $35-48/hour
• University of Maine VolturnUS project
• Marine environment work
• Growing industry with federal support

Key Requirements

Licensing: 8,000 hours + state exam
Marine experience: For shipbuilding/wind
Industrial maintenance: Paper mills
Healthcare electrical: Medical facilities

Maine Electrical Licensing

Journeyman License

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC code + Maine regulations
• Fees: $200 total ($100 app + $100 exam)

Master Electrician

• 4 years as journeyman
• Business exam + electrical code
• $25,000 liability insurance minimum

High-Pay Certifications

Marine Electrical: For shipbuilding
Industrial Maintenance: Paper mills
Healthcare Electrical: Medical facilities
Authority: Maine Professional Licensing • (207) 624-8603

Career Progression

Apprentice$16-22/hr
Journeyman$25-38/hr
Specialized (Marine/Wind)$32-48/hr
Master/Foreman$40-55/hr

Best Times to Apply

Spring: Tourism prep, construction
Summer: Peak tourism season
Fall: Industrial maintenance
Winter: Indoor projects, paper mill work
Pro tip: Tourism electrical work peaks May-September

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Portland

$28-38/hr
Home: $450k • Rent: $1,800

Bangor

$26-35/hr
Home: $200k • Rent: $1,000

Augusta

$25-34/hr
Home: $180k • Rent: $900
Maine offers good work-life balance - lower pay than urban areas but beautiful environment and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Ready for Maine Electrical Work?

Maine offers diverse electrical opportunities from naval shipbuilding to renewable energy. Bath Iron Works provides stable shipbuilding careers, while emerging offshore wind projects offer exciting new opportunities in marine electrical work.

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