Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $66,020 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.74
10th percentile $52,950
90th percentile $89,350
Employed locally 460
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,950
    25th
    $58,050
    50th (median)
    $66,020
    75th
    $79,430
    90th
    $89,350

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 75% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,270
    Kokomo, IN $87,860
    Port St. Lucie, FL $85,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490

    Nearby metros — Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $79,900
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,840
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $79,050
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $78,050
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $78,040

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,800
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Portland, ME is $31.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.93 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salaries?

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Portland, ME is 3.2% above the national median of $63,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Portland?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $52,950 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,050.