How much does an electrician make in Portland?
$71,660a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $34.45 an hour or $5,972 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.45
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,350Median: $71,660Highest 10%: $98,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,350 | $27.09 | |
| 25th | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| Median | $71,660 | $34.45 | |
| 75th | $79,290 | $38.12 | |
| 90th | $98,030 | $47.13 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Lewiston, ME | $78,430 |
| Bangor, ME | $63,390 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Stonemason | $61,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $34.45 ($71,660 a year).
Do electricians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $71,660 against $63,190 nationally, 13% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $75,380, so Portland pays 5% less.
Where does Portland rank for electrician pay?
131 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,030 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.