Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Maine

Helpers--production workers in Maine earn the most in Lewiston (average $44,280 a year) and the least in Bangor ($41,700), across the 3 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--production workers average at $45,230 and the median at $44,120 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,120.

Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Maine

Lewiston$44,280
Portland$44,180
Bangor$41,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lewiston	$44,280	$45,070	$39,020	$36,409	95
Portland	$44,180	$43,870	$39,050	$36,334	102
Bangor	$41,700	$41,720	$38,020	$34,485	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Production Workers salary in other states

Helpers--Production Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9198.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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