Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in Portland-South Portland, ME
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Portland-South Portland, ME was $51,420 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $45,150 and $63,440.
The Portland-South Portland, ME median is $11,310 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38,400 | $45,150 | $51,420 | $63,440 | $64,770 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.46 | $21.71 | $24.72 | $30.50 | $31.14 |
BLS estimated 380 workers employed in this occupation in Portland-South Portland, ME. Location quotient: 0.82.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $51,420. The all-occupations median in Portland-South Portland, ME is $56,960. Ratio: 0.90 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.82 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 | $39,410 | $46,420 | $61,140 |
| May 2025 | $45,150 | $51,420 | $63,440 |
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 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, 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 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $38,790 | $38,790 to $38,790 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $46,860 | $40,000 to $48,900 |
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