Maine Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Maine-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 15 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Maine
Maine's Healthcare, Maritime, and Outdoor Industries Create Niche Career Demand
Maine's workforce is shaped by its coastal geography and aging population. Healthcare is by far the largest employer — Maine has one of the oldest populations of any state, driving strong demand for nurses, home health aides, and physical therapists. The lobster and fishing industries remain culturally and economically significant. Defense manufacturing at Bath Iron Works (General Dynamics) sustains shipbuilding and marine engineering jobs along the coast. Tourism in summer months drives hospitality employment. Wages run 5–8% below national medians but so does cost of living outside Portland.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $71,600/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Marine Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $51,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.8% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate + OJT
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $62,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.6% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Home Health Aide
- Median Salary
- $33,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +21.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- Short-term certificate (75 hrs)
Physical Therapist
- Median Salary
- $86,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +16.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3-year doctoral program (DPT)
Plumber
- Median Salary
- $65,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +8.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Maine-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Maine
Central Maine Community College (CMCC)
Most affordable community college in Maine at $96/credit. 100% acceptance rate. Grants/scholarships averaging $5,400 ava...
Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC)
Bangor's community college with 30+ associate and certificate programs. Notable surgical technology program. GI Bill acc...
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)
Maine's largest community college with campuses in South Portland and Brunswick. 40+ programs. Strong nursing and crimin...
Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC)
Fairfield campus with Harold Alfond satellite. 14:1 student-faculty ratio for personalized learning. Strong welding, ele...
About Maine's Job Market
Maine's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.