Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $63,580 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.57
10th percentile $54,180
90th percentile $73,690
Employed locally 300
National median $57,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,180
    25th
    $62,550
    50th (median)
    $63,580
    75th
    $63,580
    90th
    $73,690

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary vs area income 72% Median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insulation Workers, Mechanical

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $123,560
    Oregon $123,560
    California $119,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $116,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $109,360

    Nearby metros — Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,490
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $80,410
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $78,250
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $76,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,950
    New Mexico $64,860

    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 Insulation Workers, Mechanical make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Portland, ME is $30.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.43 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Insulation Workers, Mechanical salaries?

    The median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary in Portland, ME is 11.1% above the national median of $57,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Portland?

    Entry-level Insulation Workers, Mechanical (10th percentile) earn around $54,180 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,550.