Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $46,280 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $47,660
Employed locally 70
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $42,120
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $47,380
    90th
    $47,660

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $50,830
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $49,460
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $49,170
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,650

    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 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Portland, ME is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Portland, ME is 19.1% above the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Portland?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,120.