Salary guide, May 2025
GMP Manufacturing Technician pay in Portland-South Portland, ME
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The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Portland-South Portland, ME was $59,820 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $47,970 and $60,480.
The Portland-South Portland, ME median is $1,780 above the national median of $58,040, both from BLS May 2025.
Closest proxy · SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
GMP Manufacturing Technician is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about portland-South Portland, ME?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43,590 | $47,970 | $59,820 | $60,480 | $71,890 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.96 | $23.06 | $28.76 | $29.08 | $34.56 |
BLS estimated 140 workers employed in this occupation in Portland-South Portland, ME. Location quotient: 0.53.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,440 | $45,970 | $58,040 | $74,080 | $92,250 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.00 | $22.10 | $27.90 | $35.62 | $44.35 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published GMP Manufacturing Technician median is $59,820. The all-occupations median in Portland-South Portland, ME is $56,960. Ratio: 1.05 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.53 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $45,450 | $49,320 | $58,360 |
| May 2025 | $47,970 | $59,820 | $60,480 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, Portland-South Portland, ME. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $54,160 | $49,720 to $56,210 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $57,370 | $47,590 to $64,160 |
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