SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — Northeast Maine
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
At $74,570, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Northeast Maine, ME tracks the national median of $79,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $74,570, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Northeast Maine, ME tracks the national median of $79,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $126,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,970 to $104,510.
Employment stands at 270, or 4.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $85,050. Of the 276 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 63rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,110 | −39.8% |
| 25th | $56,970 | −28.7% |
| Median (50th) | $74,570 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $104,510 | +30.9% |
| 90th | $126,850 | +58.8% |
| Mean | $81,160 | +1.6% |
Other metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $74,570 goes as far as $76,797 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,797US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,570 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,110 to $126,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $85,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Northeast Maine, ME?
The median annual wage is $74,570, or $35.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,860, so pay in Northeast Maine, ME is 6.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northeast Maine, ME earns more than $126,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $85,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Maine, ME. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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