Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $44,450 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $53,780
Employed locally 1,400
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $39,830
    50th (median)
    $44,450
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $53,780

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 50% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $53,510
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,450
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,020
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $48,220
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $47,830
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,630

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    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 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Portland, ME is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.36 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Portland, ME is 5.3% above the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Portland?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,830.