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How much does an installation make in Portland?

$64,500a year

Median yearly pay for installations in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $31.01 an hour or $5,375 a month.

Hourly
$31.01
Vs. national median
+31%
Rank among cities
9 of 354
Jobs in the area
820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,160Median: $64,500Highest 10%: $82,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,160$22.67
25th$51,500$24.76
Median$64,500$31.01
75th$74,620$35.88
90th$82,280$39.56

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for installations.

Lewiston, ME$58,010
Bangor, ME$57,940
Installation salary in Maine Installation salary in all states

Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$95,250
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$85,050
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$78,170
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$78,100
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$75,460
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$71,420
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$69,960
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$67,020
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$66,100
Rigger$64,910
Salaries for every job in Portland, ME

Frequently asked questions

How much does an installation make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $31.01 ($64,500 a year).

Do installations make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $64,500 against $49,230 nationally, 31% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $61,380, so Portland pays 5% more.

Where does Portland rank for installation pay?

9 of 354 metro areas with data.

How much does an installation make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,280 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.