How much does a child make in Portland?
$63,700a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $30.63 an hour or $5,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.63
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,960Median: $63,700Highest 10%: $90,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,960 | $23.54 | |
| 25th | $59,160 | $28.44 | |
| Median | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| 75th | $77,460 | $37.24 | |
| 90th | $90,760 | $43.63 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Bangor, ME | $61,980 |
| Lewiston, ME | $61,980 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $74,650 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $68,410 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $66,480 |
| Counselor | $66,140 |
| Clergy | $65,790 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,300 |
| Educational | $61,130 |
| Social Worker | $60,280 |
| Health Education Specialist | $59,410 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $30.63 ($63,700 a year).
Do childs make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $63,700 against $59,550 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $63,290, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for child pay?
68 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,760 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.