Concierges Salary
Concierges in Portland-South Portland, ME make a median of $45,330 a year, or about $21.8 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
So what does $45K get you in Portland-South Portland?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Portland-South Portland’s Regional Price Parity (101.9). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Portland-South Portland
Portland-South Portland sits well above the national pay line for concierges, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $39K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,295/month, which is 42.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 101.9) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. The pay premium is real, but so are the offsets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for concierges in metros near Portland-South Portland, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua | $37K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Portland-South Portland, ME
Entry-level concierges (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Concierges pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Concierges salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $60K | +54% | 510 |
| New York | $58K | +48% | 6,040 |
| Rhode Island | $55K | +41% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $52K | +34% | 50 |
| Washington | $47K | +22% | 1,320 |
| Colorado | $47K | +20% | 580 |
| Vermont | $46K | +17% | 90 |
| Maine | $45K | +16% | 110 |
| California | $44K | +12% | 5,150 |
| Connecticut | $41K | +4% | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $40K | +4% | 260 |
| Massachusetts | $40K | +3% | N/A |
| Iowa | $40K | +3% | 70 |
| Maryland | $40K | +3% | 1,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $40K | +2% | 2,160 |
| New Hampshire | $39K | +0% | 120 |
| Oregon | $39K | -1% | 420 |
| Utah | $39K | -1% | 250 |
| District of Columbia | $38K | -2% | 3,000 |
| Virginia | $38K | -2% | 2,170 |
| New Jersey | $38K | -3% | 2,650 |
| Montana | $38K | -4% | 50 |
| Arizona | $37K | -4% | 420 |
| Illinois | $37K | -5% | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $37K | -5% | N/A |
| Nevada | $37K | -5% | 1,110 |
| Texas | $36K | -7% | 2,600 |
| Michigan | $36K | -8% | 900 |
| New Mexico | $36K | -8% | 50 |
| Florida | $36K | -8% | 5,380 |
| Ohio | $36K | -8% | 590 |
| Mississippi | $35K | -9% | 130 |
| Kansas | $35K | -9% | 110 |
| Tennessee | $35K | -9% | 460 |
| West Virginia | $35K | -10% | 40 |
| North Carolina | $35K | -11% | 660 |
| Idaho | $35K | -11% | 250 |
| Indiana | $34K | -12% | 250 |
| South Carolina | $34K | -12% | 580 |
| Georgia | $34K | -13% | 1,440 |
| Missouri | $33K | -15% | 500 |
| Delaware | $32K | -17% | 40 |
| Kentucky | $31K | -19% | 420 |
| Arkansas | $31K | -20% | 90 |
| Louisiana | $31K | -20% | 320 |
| Alabama | $30K | -23% | 300 |
| Oklahoma | $30K | -23% | 430 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a concierge afford a 2BR apartment alone in Portland-South Portland?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $45K, rent takes 42.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,295/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for concierges in Portland-South Portland?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new concierges typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,321/month. At HUD’s $1,295/month FMR, rent would take 56% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is concierge a high-paying job in Portland-South Portland?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $45K here vs. $39K nationally.
How does Portland-South Portland compare to the national average for concierges?
Portland-South Portland pays $45K median vs. the U.S. average of $39K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $44K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do concierges make in Portland-South Portland, ME?
The median is $45,330 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,680, and experienced concierges can clear $56,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Portland-South Portland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,052/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,295/month, which eats 42.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a concierges salary go in Portland-South Portland?
Portland-South Portland has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median concierges salary is worth about $44,485 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do concierges get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.