Machinists Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $63,150 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $46,130
90th percentile $78,540
Employed locally 1,030
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,130
    25th
    $53,020
    50th (median)
    $63,150
    75th
    $73,930
    90th
    $78,540

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 71% Median Machinists salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,520
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Rome, GA $67,160

    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
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Portland, ME is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.58 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Portland, ME is 12.5% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Portland?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,130 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,020.