How much does a cutting make in Portland?
$52,780a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,430Median: $52,780Highest 10%: $61,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 25th | $50,190 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $52,780 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| 90th | $61,410 | $29.52 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| Lewiston, ME | $59,300 |
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 cutting make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $25.38 ($52,780 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $52,780 against $46,330 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $51,820, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for cutting pay?
25 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,410 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.