How much does a construction laborer make in Portland?
$48,470a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.30 an hour or $4,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.30
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 159 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,270Median: $48,470Highest 10%: $61,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| 25th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 75th | $57,120 | $27.46 | |
| 90th | $61,820 | $29.72 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Lewiston, ME | $45,890 |
| Bangor, ME | $44,420 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $66,070 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $63,730 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,580 |
| Painter | $63,120 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.30 ($48,470 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $48,470 against $47,120 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $46,430, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for construction laborer pay?
159 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,820 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.