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How much does an office and administrative support worker make in Portland?

$48,670a year

Median yearly pay for office and administrative support workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,056 a month.

Hourly
$23.40
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
105 of 272
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,350Median: $48,670Highest 10%: $90,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,350$18.44
25th$38,360$18.44
Median$48,670$23.40
75th$64,130$30.83
90th$90,150$43.34

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Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Brokerage Clerk$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$70,240
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,750
Production$65,370
Public Safety Telecommunicator$63,280
Postal Service Clerk$62,130
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,590
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$60,630
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,970
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Salaries for every job in Portland, ME

Frequently asked questions

How much does an office and administrative support worker make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.40 ($48,670 a year).

Do office and administrative support workers make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $48,670 against $45,670 nationally, 7% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $45,760, so Portland pays 6% more.

Where does Portland rank for office and administrative support worker pay?

105 of 272 metro areas with data.

How much does an office and administrative support worker make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,150 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.