Parts Salespersons Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $46,570 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $35,250
90th percentile $66,430
Employed locally 670
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,250
    25th
    $37,590
    50th (median)
    $46,570
    75th
    $57,810
    90th
    $66,430

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 53% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $47,030
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $46,990
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $46,830
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,690

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Portland, ME is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.63 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Portland, ME is 24.4% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Portland?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $35,250 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,590.