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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Maine
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $59,860 | $60,860 | $49,050 | $47,915 | 102 |
| Lewiston | $52,690 | $48,310 | $37,630 | $42,638 | 95 |
| Bangor | $49,560 | $45,770 | $39,030 | $40,334 | 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.
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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 51-9061.
- 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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