How much does a grinding make in Portland?
$49,640a year
Median yearly pay for grindings in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.87 an hour or $4,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.87
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,930Median: $49,640Highest 10%: $56,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,930 | $20.64 | |
| 25th | $43,830 | $21.07 | |
| Median | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 75th | $53,600 | $25.77 | |
| 90th | $56,950 | $27.38 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for grindings.
| 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 a grinding make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.87 ($49,640 a year).
Do grindings make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $49,640 against $46,550 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $47,230, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for grinding pay?
30 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does a grinding make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,950 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.