SOC 49-9098 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Portland, ME comes to $43,710 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,630 by 10.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Portland, ME comes to $43,710 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,630 by 10.3%. Pay ranges from under $38,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,900 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,510 to $47,360.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.58 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bangor records the highest median at $35,870. Of the 501 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 449th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,510 | −2.8% |
| 25th | $38,510 | −2.8% |
| Median (50th) | $43,710 | +10.3% |
| 75th | $47,360 | +19.5% |
| 90th | $48,900 | +23.4% |
| Mean | $43,570 | +9.9% |
Other metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $43,710 goes as far as $45,015 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,015US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,710 a year, 10.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,510 to $48,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bangor, at $35,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $43,710, or $21.02 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 $39,630, so pay in Portland, ME is 10.3% higher. 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 Portland, ME earns more than $48,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,510 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 Bangor, at $35,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Portland, 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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