How much does a textile make in Portland?
$61,070a year
Median yearly pay for textiles in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $29.36 an hour or $5,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.36
- Vs. national median
- +64%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,180Median: $61,070Highest 10%: $76,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,180 | $26.05 | |
| 25th | $54,180 | $26.05 | |
| Median | $61,070 | $29.36 | |
| 75th | $70,910 | $34.09 | |
| 90th | $76,340 | $36.70 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for textiles.
| 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 |
| Inspector | $60,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a textile make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $29.36 ($61,070 a year).
Do textiles make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $61,070 against $37,280 nationally, 64% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $55,160, so Portland pays 11% more.
Where does Portland rank for textile pay?
2 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a textile make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,340 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.