FairangeAppliances · ME
Appliances costs in Portland-South Portland, ME
Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only
How this market compares
Skip the generic national blog post — this page is the Portland-South Portland Appliances slice of OEWS May 2025. Mean hourly pay here sits about 14% below the national OEWS mean.
Mean Appliances pay here is $23.06/hr — national rank 120 of 160 areas that publish this occupation. Compared with other ME areas that report Appliances wages, this market is #1 of 2. Hourly wages stretch from $16.72 (10th percentile) to $27.67 (90th). That $10.95 gap is why two bids on the same scope can still look honest.
Local employment for this SOC is roughly 50 workers (OEWS May 2025). Nationwide that occupation is about 32,150. Sample jobs: Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement mid estimate $472 here vs $502 U.S. (6% below); Microwave Repair mid estimate $171 here vs $186 U.S. (8% below); Dishwasher Replacement mid estimate $792 here vs $832 U.S. (5% below).
Same-state comparison: Bangor; Lewiston-Auburn.
Local tip: Cold garages and porch freezers stress compressors; confirm the tech is pricing a sealed-system visit separately from a simple thermostat swap.
Sample project ranges
| Project | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement | $285 | $472 | $815 |
| Microwave Repair | $73 | $171 | $349 |
| Dishwasher Replacement | $478 | $792 | $1,618 |
| Dishwasher Repair | $63 | $185 | $418 |
| Electric Range Replacement | $703 | $1,062 | $2,107 |
| Gas Range Replacement | $798 | $1,186 | $2,176 |
| Electric Cooktop Replacement | $654 | $1,062 | $2,176 |
| Wall Oven Replacement | $1,062 | $1,969 | $3,224 |
| Refrigerator Repair | $82 | $260 | $633 |
| Refrigerator Replacement | $720 | $1,871 | $3,546 |
| Washing Machine Repair | $73 | $241 | $481 |
| Washing Machine Replacement | $608 | $893 | $1,353 |
| Clothes Dryer Repair | $63 | $166 | $369 |
| Clothes Dryer Replacement | $608 | $912 | $1,353 |
What usually moves the number
- Scope surprises: duct repairs, panel upgrades, extra roof layers.
- How booked local crews are this season.
- Materials choices — we only nudge materials with a dampened regional factor. See methodology.
Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)
Microwaves rarely carry energy rebates. Check your utility only if bundling with a larger kitchen remodel. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.
Getting quotes without the circus
- Screenshot our mid/low/high band.
- Ask three licensed, insured pros for written scopes.
- Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.
Check our math
BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses
| Appliance (49-9031) | $23.06/hr mean |
Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.
Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.
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