What are the main factors that influence a House 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 House Framer?

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

How does experience change A House Framer's salary?

A House Framer's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,837 for beginners, reaching about $59,853 at mid-level, and approach $63,213 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a House Framer?

House Framer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for House Framer roles are District of Columbia $68,514, California $68,254, Massachusetts $67,344. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of House Framer roles make?

Salaries for House Framer level roles vary by specialization: Metal Framer: $97,905; Custom Framer: $60,048; Construction Framer: $59,358; Framer: $57,169; Art Framer: $52,330.

House Framer Salary in Maine

How much does a House Framer make in Maine?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a House Framer in Maine is $60,333 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,804
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,262 to $66,861
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,735

10% $48,735

50% (Median) $60,333

90% $72,804

House Framer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,861	$5,572	$1,286	$32
Average	$60,333	$5,028	$1,160	$29
25th Percentile	$54,262	$4,522	$1,044	$26

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Key Factors That Influence House Framer Salaries

A House 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 House Framer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a House 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): $57,837
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,020
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,853
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,253
Expert (over 8 years): $63,213

Levels	Salary
Entry Level House Framer	$57,837
Intermediate Level House Framer	$58,020
Senior Level House Framer	$59,853
Specialist Level House Framer	$62,253
Expert Level House Framer	$63,213

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How Do House 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 House Framers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,514.
California: $68,254.
Massachusetts: $67,344.

District of Columbia $68,514 California $68,254 Massachusetts $67,344 Washington $67,097 New Jersey $67,072 Alaska $66,985 Connecticut $66,131 New York $65,785

Hawaii $64,677 Rhode Island $64,157 Maryland $63,805 Minnesota $63,322 Colorado $63,136 Illinois $63,074 Oregon $62,839 Delaware $62,666

New Hampshire $62,557 Virginia $62,313 Pennsylvania $61,602 Nevada $61,243 North Dakota $61,125 Michigan $60,940 Wisconsin $60,871 Vermont $60,735

Texas $60,358 Maine $60,333 Arizona $60,296 Ohio $60,253 Georgia $59,683 Indiana $59,399 Wyoming $59,343 Utah $59,256

Iowa $59,219 Kansas $58,922 Louisiana $58,836 North Carolina $58,805 Missouri $58,792 Florida $58,551 Montana $58,421 Nebraska $58,297

Kentucky $58,229 South Carolina $57,982 Tennessee $57,827 Idaho $57,765 New Mexico $57,313 Oklahoma $57,214 Alabama $56,849 South Dakota $56,237

Arkansas $55,902 West Virginia $55,723 Mississippi $55,185

Top Paying Cities for House 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: $59,378
Harmony: $59,352
Hartland: $59,429

Freedom, ME $59,378

Harmony, ME $59,352

Hartland, ME $59,429

Hinckley, ME $59,485

Jackman, ME $59,198

Kingfield, ME $59,535

Liberty, ME $59,487

Madison, ME $59,614

Monroe, ME $59,292

Morrill, ME $59,394

Newport, ME $59,300

New Portland, ME $59,627

New Sharon, ME $59,555

New Vineyard, ME $59,591

Norridgewock, ME $59,592

North Anson, ME $59,628

North Vassalboro, ME $59,735

Oakland, ME $59,612

Oquossoc, ME $59,413

Palmyra, ME $59,337

Phillips, ME $59,437

Pittsfield, ME $59,434

Plymouth, ME $59,307

Rangeley, ME $59,451

Portland, ME $62,289

Falmouth, ME $62,147

South Portland, ME $62,289

Cape Elizabeth, ME $62,165

Peaks Island, ME $62,225

Cumberland Foreside, ME $62,086

Auburn, ME $60,970

Andover, ME $59,435

Bethel, ME $59,535

Bryant Pond, ME $59,756

Buckfield, ME $60,023

Canton, ME $59,647

Durham, ME $61,356

Danville, ME $61,154

Dixfield, ME $59,523

Dryden, ME $59,592

East Andover, ME $59,453

East Dixfield, ME $59,620

East Livermore, ME $59,972

East Poland, ME $61,043

Stoneham, ME $59,784

East Wilton, ME $59,731

Greene, ME $60,503

Hanover, ME $59,484

Hebron, ME $60,448

Jay, ME $59,632

Lewiston, ME $60,938

Lisbon, ME $61,131

Lisbon Falls, ME $61,037

Livermore, ME $59,873

Livermore Falls, ME $59,834

Greenwood, ME $59,836

Mechanic Falls, ME $60,861

Mexico, ME $59,581

Minot, ME $60,634

Monmouth, ME $60,311

New Gloucester, ME $61,397

Newry, ME $59,373

North Jay, ME $59,603

Leeds, ME $60,165

North Monmouth, ME $60,222

North Turner, ME $60,123

North Waterford, ME $60,061

Norway, ME $60,253

Oxford, ME $60,576

Paris, ME $60,373

Poland, ME $61,053

Roxbury, ME $59,394

Rumford, ME $59,547

Sabattus, ME $60,671

South Paris, ME $60,290

Turner, ME $60,292

Wayne, ME $60,018

Weld, ME $59,438

West Bethel, ME $59,487

Bowdoin, ME $60,663

West Minot, ME $60,547

West Paris, ME $60,050

Peru, ME $59,670

West Poland, ME $61,006

Sumner, ME $59,858

Wilton, ME $59,594

Augusta, ME $59,761

Coopers Mills, ME $59,842

Dresden, ME $60,334

East Winthrop, ME $59,946

Farmingdale, ME $60,112

Gardiner, ME $60,220

Randolph, ME $60,112

Hallowell, ME $60,036

Jefferson, ME $59,636

Kents Hill, ME $59,759

Litchfield, ME $60,399

Manchester, ME $59,876

Mount Vernon, ME $59,615

Whitefield, ME $59,876

Palermo, ME $59,537

Sebasco Estates, ME $61,297

Readfield, ME $59,860

Saint Albans, ME $59,383

South Bristol, ME $60,378

Squirrel Island, ME $60,578

Trevett, ME $60,621

Waldoboro, ME $59,625

Walpole, ME $60,281

Washington, ME $59,475

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $60,686

Southport, ME $60,821

Wiscasset, ME $60,514

Woolwich, ME $60,657

Ellsworth, ME $59,233

Addison, ME $59,161

Gouldsboro, ME $59,214

Bar Harbor, ME $59,326

Beals, ME $59,227

Bernard, ME $59,346

Birch Harbor, ME $59,271

Blue Hill, ME $59,297

Brooklin, ME $59,298

Brooksville, ME $59,297

Calais, ME $59,139

Cherryfield, ME $59,072

Columbia Falls, ME $59,069

Corea, ME $59,217

Cranberry Isles, ME $59,230

Cutler, ME $59,073

Deer Isle, ME $59,352

Dennysville, ME $59,018

East Blue Hill, ME $59,299

East Machias, ME $59,073

Eastport, ME $59,248

Franklin, ME $59,220

Frenchboro, ME $59,197

Grand Lake Stream, ME $58,982

Hancock, ME $59,308

Harborside, ME $59,286

Harrington, ME $59,201

Hulls Cove, ME $59,327

Isle Au Haut, ME $59,197

Islesford, ME $59,320

Jonesboro, ME $59,121

Jonesport, ME $59,175

Little Deer Isle, ME $59,345

Lubec, ME $59,102

Bass Harbor, ME $59,347

Machias, ME $59,133

Machiasport, ME $59,161

Meddybemps, ME $58,981

Milbridge, ME $59,224

Mount Desert, ME $59,281

Northeast Harbor, ME $59,320

Sullivan, ME $59,229

Pembroke, ME $59,073

Perry, ME $59,126

Princeton, ME $58,978

Prospect Harbor, ME $59,277

Robbinston, ME $59,060

Salsbury Cove, ME $59,334

Sargentville, ME $59,314

Seal Cove, ME $59,284

Seal Harbor, ME $59,303

Sedgwick, ME $59,307

Sorrento, ME $59,284

Southwest Harbor, ME $59,336

Steuben, ME $59,191

Stonington, ME $59,358

Sunset, ME $59,153

Surry, ME $59,296

Swans Island, ME $59,243

Wesley, ME $58,904

Whiting, ME $59,057

Winter Harbor, ME $59,225

Baileyville, ME $59,039

Houlton, ME $58,915

Ashland, ME $58,830

Benedicta, ME $58,700

Blaine, ME $58,901

Bridgewater, ME $58,761

Caribou, ME $59,022

Clayton Lake, ME $58,915

Crouseville, ME $58,953

Eagle Lake, ME $58,896

Easton, ME $58,962

Estcourt Station, ME $58,939

Fort Fairfield, ME $58,992

Fort Kent, ME $59,018

Fort Kent Mills, ME $58,968

Frenchville, ME $59,035

Grand Isle, ME $58,954

Island Falls, ME $58,706

Limestone, ME $58,975

Madawaska, ME $59,133

Mapleton, ME $58,883

Richmond, ME $60,432

South China, ME $59,597

South Gardiner, ME $60,293

Vienna, ME $59,507

Windsor, ME $59,564

Winthrop, ME $60,115

Bangor, ME $59,275

Abbot, ME $59,285

Aurora, ME $58,963

Bradford, ME $59,248

Bradley, ME $59,250

Brewer, ME $59,272

Brookton, ME $58,764

Brownville, ME $59,078

Brownville Junction, ME $59,442

Bucksport, ME $59,268

Burlington, ME $59,056

Greenbush, ME $59,192

Carmel, ME $59,277

Castine, ME $59,400

Charleston, ME $59,259

Danforth, ME $58,862

Dover Foxcroft, ME $59,293

Corinth, ME $59,269

Eddington, ME $59,256

Holden, ME $59,261

East Millinocket, ME $59,013

East Orland, ME $59,261

Etna, ME $59,290

Exeter, ME $59,280

Frankfort, ME $59,278

Greenville, ME $58,936

Greenville Junction, ME $59,130

Guilford, ME $59,269

Hampden, ME $59,276

Howland, ME $59,134

Hudson, ME $59,265

Kenduskeag, ME $59,271

Kingman, ME $58,800

Lagrange, ME $59,204

Lambert Lake, ME $58,869

Lee, ME $59,042

Levant, ME $59,274

Lincoln, ME $59,038

Mattawamkeag, ME $58,845

Medway, ME $58,861

Milford, ME $59,240

Millinocket, ME $58,772

Milo, ME $59,189

Monson, ME $59,279

Olamon, ME $59,209

Old Town, ME $59,250

Orono, ME $59,266

Orient, ME $58,805

Orland, ME $59,262

Orrington, ME $59,269

Passadumkeag, ME $59,175

Penobscot, ME $59,263

Rockwood, ME $59,027

Sangerville, ME $59,321

Sebec, ME $59,226

Shirley Mills, ME $59,243

Springfield, ME $58,888

Stetson, ME $59,284

Stillwater, ME $59,268

Topsfield, ME $58,814

Vanceboro, ME $58,865

Waite, ME $58,895

West Enfield, ME $59,160

Winn, ME $58,925

Winterport, ME $59,276

Wytopitlock, ME $58,717

Bath, ME $61,078

Alna, ME $60,105

Boothbay, ME $60,513

Boothbay Harbor, ME $60,650

Bristol, ME $60,147

Chamberlain, ME $60,250

Damariscotta, ME $60,110

East Boothbay, ME $60,557

Friendship, ME $59,761

Georgetown, ME $61,000

Isle Of Springs, ME $60,515

Bremen, ME $59,981

Newcastle, ME $60,134

New Harbor, ME $60,345

Nobleboro, ME $59,896

Edgecomb, ME $60,339

Pemaquid, ME $60,287

Phippsburg, ME $61,246

Cushing, ME $59,566

Round Pond, ME $60,136

Sandy Point, ME $59,274

Searsmont, ME $59,415

Searsport, ME $59,284

Shawmut, ME $59,669

Skowhegan, ME $59,539

Smithfield, ME $59,570

Solon, ME $59,539

Stockton Springs, ME $59,274

Stratton, ME $59,489

Strong, ME $59,540

Temple, ME $59,518

West Forks, ME $59,174

Thorndike, ME $59,335

Troy, ME $59,318

Unity, ME $59,392

Vassalboro, ME $59,574

West Farmington, ME $59,748

Berwick, ME $63,323

Cape Neddick, ME $63,806

Eliot, ME $64,651

Kittery, ME $64,839

Kittery Point, ME $64,351

North Berwick, ME $62,835

Ogunquit, ME $63,405

South Berwick, ME $63,961

York, ME $64,326

York Beach, ME $64,018

York Harbor, ME $64,343

Acton, ME $61,042

Alfred, ME $61,907

Bailey Island, ME $61,654

Bar Mills, ME $61,808

Biddeford, ME $61,828

Biddeford Pool, ME $61,829

Bowdoinham, ME $60,620

Bridgton, ME $60,517

Brownfield, ME $60,464

Brunswick, ME $61,336

Bustins Island, ME $61,769

Cape Porpoise, ME $62,105

Casco, ME $61,237

Center Lovell, ME $60,070

Chebeague Island, ME $61,905

Cliff Island, ME $62,040

Cornish, ME $61,160

Cumberland Center, ME $61,969

Denmark, ME $60,454

East Baldwin, ME $61,316

Lebanon, ME $62,337

East Parsonsfield, ME $60,838

Sebago, ME $61,160

East Waterboro, ME $61,626

Freeport, ME $61,657

Fryeburg, ME $60,151

Gorham, ME $61,915

Gray, ME $61,538

Harrison, ME $60,185

Hiram, ME $60,970

Hollis Center, ME $61,703

Kennebunk, ME $62,152

Kennebunkport, ME $61,917

Parsonsfield, ME $60,836

Limerick, ME $61,400

Limington, ME $61,384

Long Island, ME $62,145

Lovell, ME $59,984

Moody, ME $62,915

Naples, ME $60,982

Newfield, ME $61,300

North Bridgton, ME $60,548

North Waterboro, ME $61,518

Windham, ME $61,853

Ocean Park, ME $61,876

Old Orchard Beach, ME $61,918

Orrs Island, ME $61,601

Porter, ME $60,631

Pownal, ME $61,561

Scarborough, ME $62,126

Raymond, ME $61,430

Saco, ME $61,880

Sanford, ME $62,195

Sebago Lake, ME $61,383

Shapleigh, ME $61,618

South Casco, ME $61,466

South Freeport, ME $61,626

Harpswell, ME $61,589

South Windham, ME $61,968

Springvale, ME $61,833

Standish, ME $61,640

Steep Falls, ME $61,508

Topsham, ME $61,126

Waterboro, ME $61,740

Waterford, ME $60,120

Wells, ME $62,793

West Baldwin, ME $61,207

Westbrook, ME $62,143

Buxton, ME $61,811

West Kennebunk, ME $62,120

West Newfield, ME $60,999

Yarmouth, ME $61,912

North Yarmouth, ME $61,782

Mars Hill, ME $58,959

Monticello, ME $58,840

New Limerick, ME $58,878

New Sweden, ME $58,958

Oakfield, ME $58,817

Oxbow, ME $58,578

Patten, ME $58,615

Perham, ME $58,917

Portage, ME $58,886

Presque Isle, ME $59,036

Saint Agatha, ME $59,007

Saint David, ME $58,995

Saint Francis, ME $58,915

Sheridan, ME $58,846

Sherman, ME $58,758

Stacyville, ME $58,685

Sinclair, ME $58,897

Smyrna Mills, ME $58,721

Wallagrass, ME $58,962

Stockholm, ME $58,906

Van Buren, ME $58,979

Washburn, ME $58,956

Westfield, ME $58,875

Rockland, ME $59,533

Camden, ME $59,527

Glen Cove, ME $59,508

Hope, ME $59,505

Islesboro, ME $59,352

Lincolnville, ME $59,401

Lincolnville Center, ME $59,403

Matinicus, ME $59,303

Monhegan, ME $59,936

North Haven, ME $59,344

Owls Head, ME $59,424

Port Clyde, ME $59,757

Rockport, ME $59,513

South Thomaston, ME $59,425

Spruce Head, ME $59,460

Tenants Harbor, ME $59,633

Thomaston, ME $59,468

Union, ME $59,502

Vinalhaven, ME $59,344

Warren, ME $59,440

West Rockport, ME $59,520

Waterville, ME $59,651

Albion, ME $59,557

Anson, ME $59,597

Athens, ME $59,432

Belfast, ME $59,402

Belgrade, ME $59,538

Belgrade Lakes, ME $59,477

Bingham, ME $59,426

Brooks, ME $59,304

Burnham, ME $59,363

Cambridge, ME $59,350

Canaan, ME $59,448

Caratunk, ME $59,313

China Village, ME $59,719

Clinton, ME $59,468

Corinna, ME $59,304

Detroit, ME $59,324

Dexter, ME $59,383

Dixmont, ME $59,296

East Newport, ME $59,302

East Vassalboro, ME $59,610

Eustis, ME $59,249

Fairfield, ME $59,569

Farmington, ME $59,617

Garland, ME $59,273

Farmington Falls, ME $59,714

House Framer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For House 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, House Framer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view House Framer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a House Framer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$77,226	$37.0	28%
Biotechnology	$75,416	$36.0	25%
Internet	$71,193	$34.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$68,780	$33.0	14%
Energy & Utilities	$66,366	$32.0	10%

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

Understanding how a House 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.

$54,262

Average $60,333/year

$66,861

$4,522

Average $5,028/month

$5,572

$1,044

Average $1,160/week

$1,286

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,861	$5,572	$1,286	$32
Average	$60,333	$5,028	$1,160	$29
25th Percentile	$54,262	$4,522	$1,044	$26

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