How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Portland?
$51,600a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $24.81 an hour or $4,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.81
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,820Median: $51,600Highest 10%: $69,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,820 | $18.66 | |
| 25th | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| Median | $51,600 | $24.81 | |
| 75th | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| 90th | $69,160 | $33.25 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Lewiston, ME | $48,260 |
| Bangor, ME | $47,050 |
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 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $24.81 ($51,600 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $51,600 against $50,260 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $49,030, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
144 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,160 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.