How much does a hotel make in Portland?
$38,910a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $18.71 an hour or $3,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.71
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,150Median: $38,910Highest 10%: $52,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| 25th | $37,610 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $38,910 | $18.71 | |
| 75th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| 90th | $52,830 | $25.40 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for hotels.
| Bangor, ME | $36,830 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $18.71 ($38,910 a year).
Do hotels make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $38,910 against $35,070 nationally, 11% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $37,380, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for hotel pay?
17 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a hotel make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,830 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.