Helpers--Electricians Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $45,410 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $42,550
90th percentile $96,170
Employed locally 500
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,550
    25th
    $44,420
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $57,600
    90th
    $96,170

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $56,020
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,160
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $48,770
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $48,130
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,560
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $46,200

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Portland, ME is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.84 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Portland, ME is 13.8% above the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $42,550 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,420.