Best Construction Trades Schools in Maine (2025)

Compare construction trades schools across Maine. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

Maine Construction Trades Schools Salary Snapshot

Maine
Maine Median Pay $45,540 $21.90 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $46,730 $22.47 per hour


Why Choose Construction Trades Schools in Maine?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

#1

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME 30.7 miles away

Located in Bangor, ME Eastern Maine Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Computer Support Specialist.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

University of Maine

Orono, ME 31.1 miles away

Located in Orono, ME University of Maine is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aerospace Technology, Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), and Construction Management.

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#3

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 39.9 miles away

Located in Fairfield, ME Kennebec Valley Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Machining Technology, Construction Trades, and Heavy and Highway Construction.

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#4

Central Maine Community College

Auburn, ME 83.5 miles away

Located in Auburn, ME Central Maine Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Machining Technology.

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#5

Washington County Community College

Calais, ME 96.9 miles away

Located in Calais, ME Washington County Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Construction Trades.

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#6

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME 112.3 miles away

Located in South Portland, ME Southern Maine Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Machining Technology.

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#7

Northern Maine Community College

Presque Isle, ME 123.9 miles away

Located in Presque Isle, ME Northern Maine Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.

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#8

York County Community College

Wells, ME 141.5 miles away

Located in Wells, ME York County Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Machining Technology, Computer Support Specialist, and Construction Trades.

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#9

Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES

Plattsburgh, NY 211.8 miles away

Located in Plattsburgh, NY Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.

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#10

Keene State College

Keene, NH 213.6 miles away

Located in Keene, NH Keene State College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Computer Support Specialist, Construction Management, and Construction Manager.

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#11

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA 249.8 miles away

Located in Amherst, MA University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Construction Trades, Heavy and Highway Construction, and Criminal Justice.

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  • 374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive Amherst, MA 01003
  • (413) 545-0111

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#12

Motoring Technical Training Institute

Seekonk, MA 252 miles away

Located in Seekonk, MA Motoring Technical Training Institute is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Building Construction Technology.

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Maine Construction Trades Schools Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Construction Laborers (47-2061)
Data Year: 2024 • Maine

Median Pay (2024) $45,540 $21.90 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$46,860 per year $22.53 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $36,330

$17.47 per hour

25th Percentile $39,740

$19.11 per hour

75th Percentile $49,810

$23.95 per hour

90th Percentile $59,410

$28.56 per hour

Maine vs U.S.

Median Wage -2.5%
$45,540

$21.90 per hour

Mean Wage -8.6%
$46,860

$22.53 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 3,180

Employment: 3,180 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
5.01
Employment RSE
7.1%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
3,180 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes


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