How much does a mechanical engineer make in Portland?
$107,100a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $51.47 an hour or $8,922 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.47
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,600Median: $107,100Highest 10%: $136,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,600 | $38.27 | |
| 25th | $87,060 | $41.86 | |
| Median | $107,100 | $51.47 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.32 | |
| 90th | $136,200 | $65.46 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $127,300 |
| Engineer | $123,800 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $120,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,800 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $108,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $104,900 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,000 |
| Surveyor | $88,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $51.47 ($107,100 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $107,100 against $104,100 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $102,400, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for mechanical engineer pay?
68 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,200 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.