Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $42,380 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.37
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $49,370
Employed locally 100
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $42,380
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $49,370

    Portland economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,070
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $48,590

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Portland, ME is $20.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.86 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Portland, ME is 10.9% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.