How long does life coach in Maine training take?

Most paths into the life coach field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

How much do life coaches earn in Maine?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), life coaches in Maine earned a median annual wage of approximately $62,190 (using the related "Counselors, All Other" BLS category, since life coach wages are not tracked separately). Employment concentration in Maine is roughly 0.47 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole.

What apprenticeships are available for life coaches in Maine?

In Maine, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Maine Apprenticeship Program, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details.

What is the job outlook for life coaches in Maine?

Maine currently employs approximately 60 workers in the related "Counselors, All Other" BLS category, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 12.6% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

How to Become A Life Coach in Maine

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maine employs approximately 60 workers in the related “Counselors, All Other” category (SOC 21-1019), with a median annual wage of $62,190 ¹. Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 12.6% from 2024 to 2034, with about 7,400 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a life coach in Maine, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

A note on salary data: The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track life coach salaries as a separate category. The wage figures on this page are based on the closest matching BLS classification: Counselors, All Other (SOC 21-1019). Actual life coach earnings may vary.

Quick Answers About How to Become a Life Coach in Maine

How to become a life coach in Maine? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for life coachs in Maine.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do life coachs earn in Maine? The BLS does not track life coach wages separately. Based on the related “Counselors, All Other” category, the median annual wage in Maine is $62,190, with entry-level wages around $57,560 and experienced workers earning $82,750 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (Maine): $62,190 per year (based on related “Counselors, All Other” category) ¹

Life Coach Wages by Metro Area in Maine

Note: The BLS does not track life coach wages separately. The data below is based on the closest matching category: Counselors, All Other (SOC 21-1019).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), counselors, all other wages in Maine vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Portland-South Portland	N/A	$66,140	$71,520	$60,260	$82,760

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for life coachs in Maine? Maine employs approximately 60 workers in the related “Counselors, All Other” category ¹. Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 12.6% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Maine? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Maine.

How much do life coachs earn in Maine compared to the national average? The median annual wage for life coachs in Maine is $62,190 (based on the related “Counselors, All Other” category), which is $12,360 above the national median of $49,830 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)