Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $49,820 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $42,520
90th percentile $59,820
Employed locally 490
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,520
    25th
    $47,830
    50th (median)
    $49,820
    75th
    $53,630
    90th
    $59,820

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,260
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,540
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,280

    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 Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Portland, ME is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.25 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Portland, ME is 1.5% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Portland?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,520 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,830.