Electricians Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $65,640 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $54,340
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 1,730
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,340
    25th
    $62,300
    50th (median)
    $65,640
    75th
    $76,350
    90th
    $93,600

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 74% Median Electricians salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,400
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $82,170
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $81,990
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Medford, OR $80,770

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,540
    Construction Laborers$46,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Portland, ME is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.13 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Portland, ME is 5.3% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Portland?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $54,340 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,300.