Trade Schools in Maine
Two paths into the skilled trades in Maine. Compare both before you commit.
Path 1 · Trade School
59 programs
at 15 Maine schools · pay tuition, finish faster
Top-paying program
$136,516/yr
Health Administration · Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Avg grad earnings
$43,817/yr
first year after graduation
Path 2 · Apprenticeship
18 trades
370 registered sponsors · get paid to learn
Top-paying trade
$67,820/yr
Electrician · median wage
Avg median wage
$64,372/yr
across all apprenticeable trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Maine
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in Maine, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see Maine-specific sponsors and live openings.
| Trade | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $138,520 | 130 |
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $83,030 | 860 |
| Electrician | $67,820 | 3,320 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $67,220 | 180 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $65,190 | 1,420 |
| HVAC Technician | $62,130 | 2,110 |
| Machinist | $61,950 | 1,560 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $61,890 | 2,480 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $60,320 | 880 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $59,850 | 1,590 |
| Carpenter | $59,190 | 4,830 |
| Insulation Worker | $58,750 | 360 |
| Welder | $58,340 | 1,950 |
| Construction Painter | $56,270 | 1,950 |
| Glazier | $51,360 | 90 |
| Roofer | $49,990 | 600 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $49,390 | 3,230 |
| Firefighter | $47,490 | 2,390 |
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Trade School Programs in Maine
Most common skilled trade programs at Maine trade schools. Pick a trade to compare programs across Maine.
Electrical Installation
$52,636/yr avg grad
Welding & Metalworking
$41,787/yr avg grad
Vehicle Repair Technology
$42,174/yr avg grad
HVAC Technology
$44,276/yr avg grad
Highest-paying trade program in Maine: Electrical Installation at Kennebec Valley Community College — $70,166/yr first-year earnings. See full state rankings →
Browse by Category
Skilled Trades (9)
Healthcare (22)
Engineering & Technology (5)
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (3)
Personal Services (4)
Business & Office (4)
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1)
Education (3)
Other Programs (8)
Skilled Trades (9 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Installation | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
86 | $70,166/yr |
| Electrical Installation | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
79 | $47,382/yr |
| Electrical Installation | Eastern Maine Community College Bangor |
79 | $46,875/yr |
| Electrical Installation | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
75 | $46,119/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
70 | $43,372/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
67 | $38,884/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle |
66 | $40,977/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Beal University Bangor |
56 | $44,690/yr |
| HVAC Technology | Northeast Technical Institute Scarborough |
53 | $44,276/yr |
Healthcare (22 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
86 | $69,117/yr |
| Nursing | Eastern Maine Community College Bangor |
85 | $69,158/yr |
| Nursing | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
85 | $67,850/yr |
| Nursing | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
85 | $66,734/yr |
| Nursing | Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle |
85 | $66,455/yr |
| Health Administration | Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish |
76 | $136,516/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
74 | $64,549/yr |
| Practical Nursing | Beal University Bangor |
72 | $72,467/yr |
| Nursing | Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston |
70 | $68,704/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Eastern Maine Community College Bangor |
70 | $57,825/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
70 | $53,243/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
68 | $40,964/yr |
| Mental Health Services | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
66 | $39,351/yr |
| Health Administration | Beal University Bangor |
64 | $35,481/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
64 | $35,260/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Eastern Maine Community College Bangor |
63 | $35,194/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Beal University Bangor |
61 | $38,540/yr |
| Health Administration | Northeast Technical Institute Scarborough |
60 | $28,837/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston |
57 | $59,579/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Northeast Technical Institute Scarborough |
57 | $32,369/yr |
| Health Sciences | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
54 | $39,347/yr |
| Massage Therapy | Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook Westbrook |
40 | $22,247/yr |
Engineering & Technology (5 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Management | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
74 | $41,813/yr |
| IT Management | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
65 | $31,114/yr |
| Electromechanical Technology | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
64 | $57,505/yr |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
59 | $43,181/yr |
| Drafting & Design Technology | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
56 | $45,319/yr |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (3 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
79 | $43,112/yr |
| Criminal Justice | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
78 | $44,869/yr |
| Homeland Security | Husson University Bangor |
56 | $46,281/yr |
Personal Services (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
67 | $28,893/yr |
| Cosmetology | Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook Westbrook |
44 | $21,124/yr |
| Cosmetology | Capilo School of Hair Design Augusta |
44 | $20,556/yr |
| Cosmetology | Empire Beauty School-Maine Portland |
43 | $18,408/yr |
Business & Office (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | York County Community College Wells |
77 | $40,980/yr |
| Business Administration | Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle |
74 | $38,076/yr |
| Business Administration | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
74 | $37,958/yr |
| Business Administration | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
72 | $32,052/yr |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | York County Community College Wells |
55 | $36,829/yr |
Education (3 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
59 | $25,603/yr |
| Teacher Education | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
57 | $25,484/yr |
| Education | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
39 | $28,061/yr |
Other Programs (8 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
59 | $40,029/yr |
| Broadcasting & Digital Media | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
51 | $29,853/yr |
| Human Services | York County Community College Wells |
50 | $29,599/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
49 | $32,448/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
49 | $31,646/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
47 | $27,742/yr |
| Broadcasting & Digital Media | Husson University Bangor |
45 | $33,271/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | University of Maine at Augusta Augusta |
40 | $30,873/yr |
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Sources & Methodology
Program data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (first-year graduate earnings from IRS tax data). Wage and growth projections: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024) and Employment Projections 2024–2034. Apprenticeship data: U.S. Department of Labor RAPIDS database and the ApprenticeshipUSA sponsor directory.
Programs on this page are grouped by field of study — Skilled Trades listed first, followed by health sciences, business, and other categories. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and AI-risk analysis by career path.
Data sources cited above. Last updated 2026.