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How much does a maintenance worker make in Portland?

$47,870a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.01 an hour or $3,989 a month.

Hourly
$23.01
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
182 of 198
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,280Median: $47,870Highest 10%: $73,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,280$22.25
25th$46,280$22.25
Median$47,870$23.01
75th$58,850$28.29
90th$73,520$35.35

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.

Bangor, ME$62,800
Maintenance Worker salary in Maine Maintenance Worker 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 a maintenance worker make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.01 ($47,870 a year).

Do maintenance workers make more in Portland than the national average?

No: $47,870 against $60,850 nationally, 21% less.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $52,300, so Portland pays 8% less.

Where does Portland rank for maintenance worker pay?

182 of 198 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,520 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.