How much does an engineering technologist and technician make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for engineering technologist and technicians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $52.33 an hour or $9,071 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.33
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 186
- Jobs in the area
- 750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,750 | $39.78 | |
| 25th | $94,890 | $45.62 | |
| Median | $108,900 | $52.33 | |
| 75th | $120,400 | $57.90 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.73 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for engineering technologist and technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $127,300 |
| Engineer | $123,800 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $120,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,100 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $104,900 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,000 |
| Surveyor | $88,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $52.33 ($108,900 a year).
Do engineering technologist and technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $108,900 against $78,350 nationally, 39% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $107,100, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for engineering technologist and technician pay?
1 of 186 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,500 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.