Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $81,190 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.03
10th percentile $62,070
90th percentile $96,550
Employed locally 160
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,070
    25th
    $62,070
    50th (median)
    $81,190
    75th
    $84,850
    90th
    $96,550

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,730
    Lexington Park, MD $98,070
    New Jersey $97,730

    Nearby metros — Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,290
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $94,900
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $93,670
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $91,640
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $89,270
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,330
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,560
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $62,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Portland, ME is $39.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.14 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 3.2% above the national median of $78,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Portland?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $62,070 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,070.