Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $50,400 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $38,520
90th percentile $66,520
Employed locally 110
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,520
    25th
    $42,360
    50th (median)
    $50,400
    75th
    $55,790
    90th
    $66,520

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary vs area income 57% Median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $67,740
    Anchorage, AK $60,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,480
    Boulder, CO $57,870

    Nearby metros — Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $56,510
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $55,650
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $55,290
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $54,100
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $53,980
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $52,950

    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 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in Portland, ME is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.36 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salaries?

    The median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary in Portland, ME is 8.2% above the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in Portland?

    Entry-level Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $38,520 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,360.