How much does a separating make in Portland?
$58,580a year
Median yearly pay for separatings in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 189
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,380Median: $58,580Highest 10%: $63,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 25th | $53,910 | $25.92 | |
| Median | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| 75th | $59,820 | $28.76 | |
| 90th | $63,420 | $30.49 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for separatings.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $88,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $82,740 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,340 |
| Welder | $66,420 |
| Machinist | $65,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $64,760 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $64,020 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $63,810 |
| Molding | $62,690 |
| Textile | $61,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a separating make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $28.16 ($58,580 a year).
Do separatings make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $58,580 against $51,610 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $57,190, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for separating pay?
26 of 189 metro areas with data.
How much does a separating make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,420 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.