How much does a coating make in Portland?
$59,420a year
Median yearly pay for coatings in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.57
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 337
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,220Median: $59,420Highest 10%: $123,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| 25th | $51,350 | $24.69 | |
| Median | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 75th | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| 90th | $123,400 | $59.31 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for coatings.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $88,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $82,740 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,340 |
| Welder | $66,420 |
| Machinist | $65,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $64,760 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $64,020 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $63,810 |
| Molding | $62,690 |
| Textile | $61,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coating make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $28.57 ($59,420 a year).
Do coatings make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $59,420 against $48,250 nationally, 23% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $56,200, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for coating pay?
20 of 337 metro areas with data.
How much does a coating make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,400 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.