Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Maine
$52,990avg. a year
$25.48 an hour · 5,820 employed
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Maine earn an average of $52,990 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $53,780. The best-paying metro area is Portland-South Portland, ME at $55,670.
$49,430Median pay
$25.48Average hourly
+25%Avg. pay since 2020
#26Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Maine metro areas
Average pay for maintenance and repair workers, general by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
12,550 jobs
Portland-South Portland, ME
$55,670
$26.76 an hour
2340 jobs
Lewiston-Auburn, ME
$55,110
$26.50 an hour
3600 jobs
Bangor, ME
$50,020
$24.05 an hour
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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Maine, charted
Pay over time
Maine, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Maine maintenance and repair workers, general work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Maine vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53,780 | $25.86 |
| Maine | $52,990 | $25.48 |
| New Hampshire | $55,100 | $26.49 |
Related jobs in Maine
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65,300
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,380
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$61,550
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$86,320
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$86,940
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42,160
Average pay, Maine, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do maintenance and repair workers, general make in Maine?
The average is $52,990 a year, and the median is $49,430. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $53,780.
What is the hourly wage in Maine?
$25.48 an hour on average; the median is $23.76.
Where in Maine do they earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME ($55,670), followed by Lewiston-Auburn, ME ($55,110). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Bangor, ME ($50,020).
How does Maine rank?
Maine ranks #26 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-9071. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national maintenance and repair workers, general page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.