Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $51,800 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.90
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $75,810
Employed locally 2,370
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $45,890
    50th (median)
    $51,800
    75th
    $62,360
    90th
    $75,810

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 58% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,050
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $57,980
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,360
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $56,980
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $56,820
    Merced, CA $55,860

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Portland, ME is $24.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.35 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Portland, ME is 6.5% above the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,890.