What are the main factors that influence a Construction Framer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Framer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Framer roles, with salaries approximately 28% above the market median.

How does experience change A Construction Framer's salary?

A Construction Framer's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,474 for beginners, reaching about $57,408 at mid-level, and approach $60,632 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Framer?

Construction Framer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Framer roles are District of Columbia $65,715, California $65,466, Massachusetts $64,593. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Framer roles make?

Salaries for Construction Framer level roles vary by specialization: Metal Framer: $97,903; House Framer: $61,874; Custom Framer: $60,042; Framer: $57,163; Art Framer: $52,323.

Construction Framer Salary in Maine

How much does a Construction Framer make in Maine?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Framer in Maine is $57,869 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Construction Framer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,833
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,044 to $64,131
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,741

10% $46,741

50% (Median) $57,869

90% $69,833

Construction Framer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,131	$5,344	$1,233	$31
Average	$57,869	$4,822	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$52,044	$4,337	$1,001	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Framer Salaries

A Construction Framer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Framer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Framer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,474
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,650
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,408
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,711
Expert (over 8 years): $60,632

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Construction Framer	$55,474
Intermediate Level Construction Framer	$55,650
Senior Level Construction Framer	$57,408
Specialist Level Construction Framer	$59,711
Expert Level Construction Framer	$60,632

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How Do Construction Framer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Framers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,715.
California: $65,466.
Massachusetts: $64,593.

District of Columbia $65,715 California $65,466 Massachusetts $64,593 Washington $64,356 New Jersey $64,332 Alaska $64,249 Connecticut $63,430 New York $63,098

Hawaii $62,035 Rhode Island $61,537 Maryland $61,198 Minnesota $60,736 Colorado $60,557 Illinois $60,498 Oregon $60,273 Delaware $60,106

New Hampshire $60,002 Virginia $59,768 Pennsylvania $59,086 Nevada $58,741 North Dakota $58,628 Michigan $58,450 Wisconsin $58,385 Vermont $58,255

Texas $57,893 Maine $57,869 Arizona $57,833 Ohio $57,792 Georgia $57,246 Indiana $56,973 Wyoming $56,919 Utah $56,836

Iowa $56,800 Kansas $56,516 Louisiana $56,432 North Carolina $56,403 Missouri $56,391 Florida $56,159 Montana $56,035 Nebraska $55,916

Kentucky $55,851 South Carolina $55,613 Tennessee $55,465 Idaho $55,406 New Mexico $54,972 Oklahoma $54,877 Alabama $54,527 South Dakota $53,940

Arkansas $53,619 West Virginia $53,447 Mississippi $52,931

Top Paying Cities for Construction Framers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $56,952
Harmony: $56,927
Hartland: $57,002

Freedom, ME $56,952

Harmony, ME $56,927

Hartland, ME $57,002

Hinckley, ME $57,056

Jackman, ME $56,780

Kingfield, ME $57,103

Liberty, ME $57,057

Madison, ME $57,179

Monroe, ME $56,870

Morrill, ME $56,968

Newport, ME $56,878

New Portland, ME $57,192

New Sharon, ME $57,122

New Vineyard, ME $57,157

Norridgewock, ME $57,158

North Anson, ME $57,192

North Vassalboro, ME $57,295

Oakland, ME $57,177

Oquossoc, ME $56,986

Palmyra, ME $56,914

Phillips, ME $57,009

Pittsfield, ME $57,006

Plymouth, ME $56,885

Rangeley, ME $57,023

Portland, ME $59,744

Falmouth, ME $59,609

South Portland, ME $59,744

Cape Elizabeth, ME $59,626

Peaks Island, ME $59,683

Cumberland Foreside, ME $59,550

Auburn, ME $58,480

Andover, ME $57,007

Bethel, ME $57,103

Bryant Pond, ME $57,316

Buckfield, ME $57,571

Canton, ME $57,211

Durham, ME $58,850

Danville, ME $58,656

Dixfield, ME $57,092

Dryden, ME $57,158

East Andover, ME $57,024

East Dixfield, ME $57,184

East Livermore, ME $57,522

East Poland, ME $58,550

Stoneham, ME $57,342

East Wilton, ME $57,291

Greene, ME $58,032

Hanover, ME $57,054

Hebron, ME $57,979

Jay, ME $57,196

Lewiston, ME $58,449

Lisbon, ME $58,634

Lisbon Falls, ME $58,544

Livermore, ME $57,428

Livermore Falls, ME $57,390

Greenwood, ME $57,392

Mechanic Falls, ME $58,375

Mexico, ME $57,148

Minot, ME $58,158

Monmouth, ME $57,847

New Gloucester, ME $58,889

Newry, ME $56,948

North Jay, ME $57,168

Leeds, ME $57,707

North Monmouth, ME $57,763

North Turner, ME $57,667

North Waterford, ME $57,608

Norway, ME $57,792

Oxford, ME $58,102

Paris, ME $57,907

Poland, ME $58,559

Roxbury, ME $56,968

Rumford, ME $57,114

Sabattus, ME $58,193

South Paris, ME $57,827

Turner, ME $57,829

Wayne, ME $57,566

Weld, ME $57,010

West Bethel, ME $57,057

Bowdoin, ME $58,185

West Minot, ME $58,074

West Paris, ME $57,597

Peru, ME $57,233

West Poland, ME $58,515

Sumner, ME $57,414

Wilton, ME $57,160

Augusta, ME $57,320

Coopers Mills, ME $57,398

Dresden, ME $57,869

East Winthrop, ME $57,498

Farmingdale, ME $57,656

Gardiner, ME $57,761

Randolph, ME $57,656

Hallowell, ME $57,584

Jefferson, ME $57,200

Kents Hill, ME $57,318

Litchfield, ME $57,932

Manchester, ME $57,431

Mount Vernon, ME $57,180

Whitefield, ME $57,430

Palermo, ME $57,106

Sebasco Estates, ME $58,793

Readfield, ME $57,415

Saint Albans, ME $56,958

South Bristol, ME $57,912

Squirrel Island, ME $58,104

Trevett, ME $58,145

Waldoboro, ME $57,189

Walpole, ME $57,819

Washington, ME $57,046

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $58,207

Southport, ME $58,336

Wiscasset, ME $58,042

Woolwich, ME $58,180

Ellsworth, ME $56,814

Addison, ME $56,745

Gouldsboro, ME $56,795

Bar Harbor, ME $56,903

Beals, ME $56,808

Bernard, ME $56,922

Birch Harbor, ME $56,850

Blue Hill, ME $56,875

Brooklin, ME $56,876

Brooksville, ME $56,875

Calais, ME $56,724

Cherryfield, ME $56,659

Columbia Falls, ME $56,656

Corea, ME $56,798

Cranberry Isles, ME $56,811

Cutler, ME $56,660

Deer Isle, ME $56,928

Dennysville, ME $56,607

East Blue Hill, ME $56,877

East Machias, ME $56,660

Eastport, ME $56,828

Franklin, ME $56,802

Frenchboro, ME $56,779

Grand Lake Stream, ME $56,573

Hancock, ME $56,886

Harborside, ME $56,865

Harrington, ME $56,783

Hulls Cove, ME $56,904

Isle Au Haut, ME $56,779

Islesford, ME $56,897

Jonesboro, ME $56,707

Jonesport, ME $56,758

Little Deer Isle, ME $56,921

Lubec, ME $56,688

Bass Harbor, ME $56,923

Machias, ME $56,717

Machiasport, ME $56,745

Meddybemps, ME $56,572

Milbridge, ME $56,805

Mount Desert, ME $56,860

Northeast Harbor, ME $56,897

Sullivan, ME $56,809

Pembroke, ME $56,660

Perry, ME $56,711

Princeton, ME $56,569

Prospect Harbor, ME $56,856

Robbinston, ME $56,648

Salsbury Cove, ME $56,910

Sargentville, ME $56,891

Seal Cove, ME $56,862

Seal Harbor, ME $56,881

Sedgwick, ME $56,885

Sorrento, ME $56,862

Southwest Harbor, ME $56,912

Steuben, ME $56,774

Stonington, ME $56,933

Sunset, ME $56,737

Surry, ME $56,874

Swans Island, ME $56,823

Wesley, ME $56,498

Whiting, ME $56,644

Winter Harbor, ME $56,806

Baileyville, ME $56,627

Houlton, ME $56,509

Ashland, ME $56,427

Benedicta, ME $56,302

Blaine, ME $56,495

Bridgewater, ME $56,361

Caribou, ME $56,611

Clayton Lake, ME $56,508

Crouseville, ME $56,545

Eagle Lake, ME $56,491

Easton, ME $56,554

Estcourt Station, ME $56,532

Fort Fairfield, ME $56,583

Fort Kent, ME $56,608

Fort Kent Mills, ME $56,559

Frenchville, ME $56,624

Grand Isle, ME $56,546

Island Falls, ME $56,308

Limestone, ME $56,567

Madawaska, ME $56,718

Mapleton, ME $56,478

Richmond, ME $57,964

South China, ME $57,163

South Gardiner, ME $57,831

Vienna, ME $57,076

Windsor, ME $57,131

Winthrop, ME $57,660

Bangor, ME $56,854

Abbot, ME $56,864

Aurora, ME $56,555

Bradford, ME $56,828

Bradley, ME $56,830

Brewer, ME $56,851

Brookton, ME $56,364

Brownville, ME $56,665

Brownville Junction, ME $57,014

Bucksport, ME $56,847

Burlington, ME $56,644

Greenbush, ME $56,774

Carmel, ME $56,856

Castine, ME $56,974

Charleston, ME $56,838

Danforth, ME $56,457

Dover Foxcroft, ME $56,871

Corinth, ME $56,849

Eddington, ME $56,835

Holden, ME $56,840

East Millinocket, ME $56,603

East Orland, ME $56,841

Etna, ME $56,868

Exeter, ME $56,859

Frankfort, ME $56,857

Greenville, ME $56,529

Greenville Junction, ME $56,714

Guilford, ME $56,849

Hampden, ME $56,854

Howland, ME $56,719

Hudson, ME $56,844

Kenduskeag, ME $56,850

Kingman, ME $56,398

Lagrange, ME $56,786

Lambert Lake, ME $56,465

Lee, ME $56,631

Levant, ME $56,853

Lincoln, ME $56,627

Mattawamkeag, ME $56,442

Medway, ME $56,457

Milford, ME $56,821

Millinocket, ME $56,372

Milo, ME $56,771

Monson, ME $56,858

Olamon, ME $56,790

Old Town, ME $56,830

Orono, ME $56,845

Orient, ME $56,403

Orland, ME $56,841

Orrington, ME $56,848

Passadumkeag, ME $56,758

Penobscot, ME $56,843

Rockwood, ME $56,616

Sangerville, ME $56,898

Sebec, ME $56,807

Shirley Mills, ME $56,823

Springfield, ME $56,482

Stetson, ME $56,862

Stillwater, ME $56,847

Topsfield, ME $56,412

Vanceboro, ME $56,460

Waite, ME $56,489

West Enfield, ME $56,744

Winn, ME $56,518

Winterport, ME $56,854

Wytopitlock, ME $56,318

Bath, ME $58,583

Alna, ME $57,650

Boothbay, ME $58,042

Boothbay Harbor, ME $58,173

Bristol, ME $57,691

Chamberlain, ME $57,789

Damariscotta, ME $57,655

East Boothbay, ME $58,084

Friendship, ME $57,320

Georgetown, ME $58,509

Isle Of Springs, ME $58,043

Bremen, ME $57,531

Newcastle, ME $57,678

New Harbor, ME $57,881

Nobleboro, ME $57,449

Edgecomb, ME $57,874

Pemaquid, ME $57,824

Phippsburg, ME $58,744

Cushing, ME $57,133

Round Pond, ME $57,680

Sandy Point, ME $56,853

Searsmont, ME $56,988

Searsport, ME $56,862

Shawmut, ME $57,232

Skowhegan, ME $57,107

Smithfield, ME $57,137

Solon, ME $57,107

Stockton Springs, ME $56,853

Stratton, ME $57,059

Strong, ME $57,108

Temple, ME $57,087

West Forks, ME $56,757

Thorndike, ME $56,911

Troy, ME $56,895

Unity, ME $56,966

Vassalboro, ME $57,141

West Farmington, ME $57,307

Berwick, ME $60,737

Cape Neddick, ME $61,200

Eliot, ME $62,010

Kittery, ME $62,190

Kittery Point, ME $61,723

North Berwick, ME $60,268

Ogunquit, ME $60,816

South Berwick, ME $61,349

York, ME $61,699

York Beach, ME $61,403

York Harbor, ME $61,715

Acton, ME $58,548

Alfred, ME $59,378

Bailey Island, ME $59,135

Bar Mills, ME $59,283

Biddeford, ME $59,303

Biddeford Pool, ME $59,303

Bowdoinham, ME $58,144

Bridgton, ME $58,045

Brownfield, ME $57,994

Brunswick, ME $58,831

Bustins Island, ME $59,246

Cape Porpoise, ME $59,569

Casco, ME $58,735

Center Lovell, ME $57,617

Chebeague Island, ME $59,376

Cliff Island, ME $59,506

Cornish, ME $58,662

Cumberland Center, ME $59,438

Denmark, ME $57,985

East Baldwin, ME $58,812

Lebanon, ME $59,791

East Parsonsfield, ME $58,353

Sebago, ME $58,662

East Waterboro, ME $59,109

Freeport, ME $59,138

Fryeburg, ME $57,694

Gorham, ME $59,386

Gray, ME $59,024

Harrison, ME $57,727

Hiram, ME $58,480

Hollis Center, ME $59,182

Kennebunk, ME $59,613

Kennebunkport, ME $59,388

Parsonsfield, ME $58,351

Limerick, ME $58,892

Limington, ME $58,877

Long Island, ME $59,607

Lovell, ME $57,534

Moody, ME $60,346

Naples, ME $58,491

Newfield, ME $58,796

North Bridgton, ME $58,075

North Waterboro, ME $59,005

Windham, ME $59,326

Ocean Park, ME $59,349

Old Orchard Beach, ME $59,389

Orrs Island, ME $59,085

Porter, ME $58,155

Pownal, ME $59,046

Scarborough, ME $59,589

Raymond, ME $58,921

Saco, ME $59,353

Sanford, ME $59,655

Sebago Lake, ME $58,876

Shapleigh, ME $59,102

South Casco, ME $58,956

South Freeport, ME $59,109

Harpswell, ME $59,074

South Windham, ME $59,437

Springvale, ME $59,307

Standish, ME $59,122

Steep Falls, ME $58,995

Topsham, ME $58,629

Waterboro, ME $59,218

Waterford, ME $57,664

Wells, ME $60,229

West Baldwin, ME $58,707

Westbrook, ME $59,605

Buxton, ME $59,287

West Kennebunk, ME $59,582

West Newfield, ME $58,507

Yarmouth, ME $59,383

North Yarmouth, ME $59,259

Mars Hill, ME $56,551

Monticello, ME $56,437

New Limerick, ME $56,473

New Sweden, ME $56,549

Oakfield, ME $56,415

Oxbow, ME $56,185

Patten, ME $56,221

Perham, ME $56,510

Portage, ME $56,481

Presque Isle, ME $56,625

Saint Agatha, ME $56,597

Saint David, ME $56,585

Saint Francis, ME $56,509

Sheridan, ME $56,443

Sherman, ME $56,358

Stacyville, ME $56,288

Sinclair, ME $56,491

Smyrna Mills, ME $56,323

Wallagrass, ME $56,554

Stockholm, ME $56,500

Van Buren, ME $56,570

Washburn, ME $56,548

Westfield, ME $56,470

Rockland, ME $57,101

Camden, ME $57,096

Glen Cove, ME $57,077

Hope, ME $57,075

Islesboro, ME $56,928

Lincolnville, ME $56,975

Lincolnville Center, ME $56,977

Matinicus, ME $56,881

Monhegan, ME $57,488

North Haven, ME $56,920

Owls Head, ME $56,997

Port Clyde, ME $57,316

Rockport, ME $57,082

South Thomaston, ME $56,998

Spruce Head, ME $57,031

Tenants Harbor, ME $57,197

Thomaston, ME $57,039

Union, ME $57,072

Vinalhaven, ME $56,920

Warren, ME $57,012

West Rockport, ME $57,089

Waterville, ME $57,215

Albion, ME $57,124

Anson, ME $57,163

Athens, ME $57,004

Belfast, ME $56,976

Belgrade, ME $57,106

Belgrade Lakes, ME $57,047

Bingham, ME $56,999

Brooks, ME $56,882

Burnham, ME $56,938

Cambridge, ME $56,926

Canaan, ME $57,020

Caratunk, ME $56,891

China Village, ME $57,280

Clinton, ME $57,039

Corinna, ME $56,882

Detroit, ME $56,901

Dexter, ME $56,957

Dixmont, ME $56,874

East Newport, ME $56,880

East Vassalboro, ME $57,175

Eustis, ME $56,829

Fairfield, ME $57,136

Farmington, ME $57,182

Garland, ME $56,852

Farmington Falls, ME $57,275

Construction Framer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Framer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 28% above the average. In contrast, Construction Framer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Framer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Framer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$74,072	$36.0	28%
Biotechnology	$72,336	$35.0	25%
Internet	$68,285	$33.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$65,970	$32.0	14%
Energy & Utilities	$63,656	$31.0	10%

Construction Framer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Framer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$52,044

Average $57,869/year

$64,131

$4,337

Average $4,822/month

$5,344

$1,001

Average $1,113/week

$1,233

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,131	$5,344	$1,233	$31
Average	$57,869	$4,822	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$52,044	$4,337	$1,001	$25

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