Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,190 or more. The middle half of electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in Portland earn between $68,800 and $83,260.
- $57K10th
- $69K25th
- $83KMedian
- $83K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,210 | $6,601 | $38.08 |
| Median | $83,250 | $6,938 | $40.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,800 | $5,733 | $33.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,260 | $6,938 | $40.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians pay in Portland vs. Maine and the U.S.
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in Portland earn about the same as the Maine average ($77,510) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($76,420). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $73,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $79,210 | $83,250 | $56,510 | $98,190 | n/a |
| Maine | $77,510 | $82,510 | $52,310 | $98,190 | n/a |
| United States | $76,420 | $73,900 | $47,840 | $109,890 | 15,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $79,210, a single filer in Portland takes home about $60,885 a year, or $5,074 a month and $2,342 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Is Portland a good place for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.9), so the average $79,210 buys what about $77,765 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($56,960). A typical home costs $542,063, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$74,890
- Worcester, MA$65,470
- Providence, RI$73,990
- Springfield, MA$68,830
- Hartford, CT$88,340
- Bridgeport, CT$103,660
Highest-paying cities for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($112,060).
- San Francisco, CA$112,060
- Bridgeport, CT$103,660
- Toledo, OH$99,330
- Los Angeles, CA$98,940
- Seattle, WA$96,460
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary by city
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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary in Portland: questions
How much do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians make an hour in Portland?
$38.08 an hour on average, and $40.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians take-home pay in Portland?
About $60,885 a year ($5,074 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,210. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($76,420).
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 17-3024; area Portland-South Portland, ME (38860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
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