FairangeCarpentry · ME
Carpentry costs in Portland-South Portland, ME
Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only
How this market compares
If you are pricing Carpentry work in Portland-South Portland, the wage file is the honest place to start. Mean hourly pay here sits about 1% above the national OEWS mean.
Among 526 OEWS areas with published Carpentry wages, Portland-South Portland ranks #103 nationally on mean hourly pay ($32.02). Compared with other ME areas that report Carpentry wages, this market is #1 of 5. Hourly wages stretch from $24.27 (10th percentile) to $37.99 (90th). That $13.72 gap is why two bids on the same scope can still look honest.
Local employment for this SOC is roughly 2,230 workers (OEWS May 2025). Nationwide that occupation is about 670,090. How a few common projects pencil out against the national mid: Hardwood Flooring Installation mid estimate $3,947 here vs $3,906 U.S. (1% above); Window Replacement (vinyl double-hung) mid estimate $537 here vs $533 U.S. (1% above); Entry Door Replacement mid estimate $983 here vs $976 U.S. (1% above).
Same-state comparison: Lewiston-Auburn ($28.62, 3.40 lower); Bangor ($27.19, 4.83 lower).
Sample project ranges
| Project | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Flooring Installation (default size) | $2,067 | $3,947 | $7,803 |
| Window Replacement (vinyl double-hung) | $318 | $537 | $1,026 |
| Entry Door Replacement | $495 | $983 | $2,152 |
| Wood Deck Build (default size) | $3,060 | $6,409 | $13,559 |
| Deck Board / Rail Repair | $206 | $511 | $1,256 |
| Baseboard Installation (default size) | $203 | $446 | $960 |
| Interior Door Installation | $153 | $340 | $731 |
Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)
Check IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE for any incentives that apply to this project. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.
Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.
What usually moves the number
- Scope surprises: duct repairs, panel upgrades, extra roof layers.
- How booked local crews are this season.
- Materials choices — we only nudge materials with a dampened regional factor. See methodology.
Getting quotes without the circus
- Screenshot our mid/low/high band.
- Ask three licensed, insured pros for written scopes.
- Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.
Check our math
BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses
| Carpenter (47-2031) | $32.02/hr mean |
Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.
Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.
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