Production Workers, All Other Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $46,420 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.32
10th percentile $37,220
90th percentile $63,780
Employed locally 490
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,220
    25th
    $39,410
    50th (median)
    $46,420
    75th
    $61,140
    90th
    $63,780

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 52% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Merced, CA $60,550
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $54,420
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $53,890
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $53,690
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,010

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Portland, ME is $22.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.14 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Portland, ME is 19.6% above the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Portland?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,220 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,410.