How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $37.17 an hour or $6,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.17
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| 25th | $64,850 | $31.18 | |
| Median | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 75th | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.53 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians.
| 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 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,100 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $104,900 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $37.17 ($77,320 a year).
Do mechanical engineering technologist and technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $77,320 against $74,510 nationally, 4% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $76,790, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for mechanical engineering technologist and technician pay?
50 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,000 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.