How much does an electrical make in Portland?
$47,240a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $22.71 an hour or $3,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.71
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 232
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,530Median: $47,240Highest 10%: $60,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| 25th | $39,780 | $19.13 | |
| Median | $47,240 | $22.71 | |
| 75th | $51,320 | $24.67 | |
| 90th | $60,480 | $29.08 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for electricals.
| 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 an electrical make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $22.71 ($47,240 a year).
Do electricals make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $47,240 against $45,850 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $47,240, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for electrical pay?
61 of 232 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,480 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.