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Salaries in Portland-South Portland, ME

Browse salary data for 491 occupations in the Portland-South Portland, ME area. The average median salary across all occupations is $66,719.

Occupations

491

Avg Median Salary

$66,719

Highest Paying

$225,390

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Portland-South Portland, ME

All Occupations in Portland-South Portland, ME

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Pediatricians, General$225,39070
Dentists, General$223,320220
General Internal Medicine Physicians$222,040150
Family Medicine Physicians$220,590320
Architectural and Engineering Managers$156,440490
Chief Executives$154,690570
Natural Sciences Managers$153,740230
Financial Managers$148,7901,480
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$146,83050
Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,390760
Pharmacists$135,500570
Actuaries$134,33060
Optometrists$133,31090
Purchasing Managers$132,630130
Managers, All Other$131,580890
Physician Assistants$131,540430
Human Resources Managers$129,020340
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$128,91030
Public Relations Managers$128,820200
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$128,45050
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$127,570N/A
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$127,160N/A
Fundraising Managers$125,350120
Software Developers$124,6801,430
Veterinarians$124,380280
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$123,710N/A
Nurse Practitioners$121,810700
Database Architects$121,31080
Medical and Health Services Managers$119,9901,050
Computer Programmers$119,240210
Engineers, All Other$117,870580
Training and Development Managers$115,17080
Electrical Engineers$114,610590
Sales Managers$114,4901,010
Financial Risk Specialists$112,73070
Industrial Production Managers$110,730490
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$108,290540
Biological Scientists, All Other$108,06050
Computer Occupations, All Other$107,730450
Computer Network Architects$104,950270
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$104,480N/A
General and Operations Managers$104,1806,920
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$103,820220
Chiropractors$103,610110
Personal Financial Advisors$103,450530
Construction Managers$103,400870
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$102,340800
Lawyers$102,2501,210
Facilities Managers$101,990310
Industrial Engineers$101,820640
Mechanical Engineers$101,570680
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$101,460270
Administrative Services Managers$101,060530
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$100,320170
Civil Engineers$99,680790
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,480140
Data Scientists$99,330560
Sales Engineers$99,020N/A
Orthotists and Prosthetists$98,520100
Physical Therapists$97,850820
Financial and Investment Analysts$97,440N/A
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$96,760N/A
Environmental Engineers$96,170110
Biochemists and Biophysicists$96,110340
Labor Relations Specialists$95,730100
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$95,42040
Computer Systems Analysts$95,2001,180
History Teachers, Postsecondary$93,46040
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$93,430190
Information Security Analysts$92,880120
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$92,76080
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$91,450450
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$91,33060
Operations Research Analysts$91,330190
Dental Hygienists$90,610510
Logisticians$90,320350
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$90,150190
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88,850210
Web and Digital Interface Designers$88,77080
Compliance Officers$88,250760
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87,930130
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$87,910180
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87,55080
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$87,530230
Education Administrators, All Other$87,47090
Project Management Specialists$87,4301,340
Database Administrators$87,060140
Advertising and Promotions Managers$86,910N/A
Bailiffs$86,240100
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$85,970520
Budget Analysts$85,66050
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$84,850370
Management Analysts$84,680960
Credit Analysts$84,54090
Occupational Therapists$83,810490
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$83,770200
Financial Specialists, All Other$83,430330
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$83,10030
Insurance Underwriters$82,990350
Speech-Language Pathologists$82,890230
Registered Nurses$82,8306,660
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82,730100
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,6002,220
Accountants and Auditors$82,5801,980
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$81,95040
Financial Examiners$81,33060
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$81,190160
Surveyors$80,800190
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$80,56090
Art Directors$80,48030
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80,450110
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,3301,220
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80,160820
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$80,100340
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79,740670
Legal Support Workers, All Other$79,73040
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$79,730160
Loan Officers$79,580480
Medical Equipment Repairers$79,55080
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$79,540N/A
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,5201,520
Respiratory Therapists$79,330190
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79,060210
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78,89080
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$78,730N/A
Power Plant Operators$78,57040
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,360180
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$78,280240
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77,830400
Cost Estimators$77,570380
Skincare Specialists$77,280100
Urban and Regional Planners$77,120110
School Psychologists$77,06060
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76,850120
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$76,770170
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,6801,490
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76,510220
Tool and Die Makers$76,50040
Architectural and Civil Drafters$76,370450
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$76,100440
Massage Therapists$76,060290
Landscape Architects$75,79070
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,4602,870
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,340190
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,270320
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,150160
Property Appraisers and Assessors$75,100120
Construction and Building Inspectors$75,080270
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$75,06040
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74,63060
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,3001,050
Web Developers$74,14050
Healthcare Social Workers$74,000260
Tile and Stone Setters$73,640N/A
Crane and Tower Operators$73,310180
Technical Writers$73,21060
Social and Community Service Managers$73,070710
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$72,97080
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,260440
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$72,17030
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$71,870350
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$71,640120
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,940610
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$70,310280
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69,9501,780
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$69,86060
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$69,750450
Human Resources Specialists$69,6201,370
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,58090
Lodging Managers$69,580320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$69,550790
Writers and Authors$69,24040
Fundraisers$69,100320
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$68,420300
Brokerage Clerks$67,73060
Transportation Security Screeners$67,72080
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67,2402,290
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,2302,400
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66,790220
Conservation Scientists$66,720110
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$66,62050
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,020460
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65,9901,340
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$65,770120
Acupuncturists$65,680N/A
Electricians$65,6401,730
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,620150
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,4301,590
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$65,350400
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$65,310140
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$65,22070
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$65,160360
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$65,120170
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,110630
Training and Development Specialists$65,040720
Food Service Managers$65,040650
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$64,940N/A
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$64,80080
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$64,600N/A
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$64,50050
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64,480210
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$64,450120
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$64,44050
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,3301,070
Counselors, All Other$63,92060
Sheet Metal Workers$63,870590
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,86050
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63,7001,340
Surgical Technologists$63,600180
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$63,530110
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63,470710
Riggers$63,340280
Clergy$63,18050
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$63,180470
Machinists$63,1501,030
Producers and Directors$63,130170
Computer Network Support Specialists$63,000190
Insurance Sales Agents$62,9401,000
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$62,92070
Real Estate Sales Agents$62,860520
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$62,830740
Athletic Trainers$62,77040
Dietitians and Nutritionists$62,750180
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$62,710660
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62,66080
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$62,660120
Transportation Inspectors$62,62070
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,560990
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,410750
Instructional Coordinators$62,410180
Paramedics$62,34080
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62,330330
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,2601,570
Interior Designers$62,020120
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970950
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,940590
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$61,890330
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,890670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,850260
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,5401,440
Public Relations Specialists$61,520540
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61,35050
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$61,01070
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$60,88090
Physical Therapist Assistants$60,830140
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60,660340
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60,63050
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60,610170
Rehabilitation Counselors$60,59090
Postal Service Clerks$60,590190
Pipelayers$60,44040
Carpenters$60,3701,870
Health Education Specialists$60,220230
Public Safety Telecommunicators$60,130210
Stonemasons$59,840150
Occupational Therapy Assistants$59,65030
Graphic Designers$59,550300
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,50090
Dental Assistants$59,440740
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$59,370820
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59,280210
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59,280N/A
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59,260200
Chemists$58,75090
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$58,500170
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,290100
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,830840
Advertising Sales Agents$57,810170
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,7303,490
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$57,61060
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$57,580340
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,490370
Dental Laboratory Technicians$57,45040
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$57,37090
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,32060
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$57,190180
Mechanical Door Repairers$57,140N/A
Curators$57,02060
Tutors$56,720140
Postal Service Mail Carriers$56,330710
Medical Transcriptionists$56,25060
Chefs and Head Cooks$56,200770
Computer User Support Specialists$56,1201,270
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$55,920120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55,8901,320
Social Workers, All Other$55,480190
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$55,37060
Correctional Officers and Jailers$55,010340
Interpreters and Translators$54,890100
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54,620200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54,620330
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54,34090
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54,240290
Private Detectives and Investigators$53,77090
Real Estate Brokers$53,340N/A
Procurement Clerks$53,190170
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53,18050
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,020820
Cargo and Freight Agents$52,53060
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52,210200
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,8002,370
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$51,76050
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,7203,400
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,460120
Financial Clerks, All Other$51,36040
Tax Preparers$51,240N/A
Bartenders$51,1801,760
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50,950310
Material Moving Workers, All Other$50,89040
Bill and Account Collectors$50,860180
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,7402,570
Coaches and Scouts$50,640430
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$50,61060
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,590260
Pest Control Workers$50,550200
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50,400110
Roofers$50,270120
Biological Technicians$50,210210
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,180110
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$50,100130
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50,020290
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49,940440
Bus Drivers, School$49,920500
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$49,86030
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,8402,750
Highway Maintenance Workers$49,820490
Community Health Workers$49,77040
Home Appliance Repairers$49,74070
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,7301,910
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$49,67040
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49,640330
Manicurists and Pedicurists$49,430150
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49,320110
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$49,250N/A
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$49,150130
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49,130180
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49,120200
Butchers and Meat Cutters$49,100200
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,0201,420
Billing and Posting Clerks$48,860690
Opticians, Dispensing$48,840140
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48,730460
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48,540350
Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,460540
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$48,43040
Bicycle Repairers$48,41090
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,300140
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$48,25070
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,190260
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,190110
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$48,120N/A
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,96080
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$47,930140
Social Science Research Assistants$47,91030
Furniture Finishers$47,88050
New Accounts Clerks$47,860130
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47,860130
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47,840100
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47,830190
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47,8002,990
Editors$47,750150
Logging Equipment Operators$47,74080
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,720110
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,680530
Medical Assistants$47,5301,730
Firefighters$47,4901,340
Medical Records Specialists$47,440260
Nursing Assistants$47,4303,320
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$47,230110
Credit Counselors$47,14070
Cooks, Restaurant$46,9602,590
Residential Advisors$46,890180
Travel Agents$46,79060
Audio and Video Technicians$46,79060
Construction Laborers$46,7401,280
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,5903,480
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,580150
Parts Salespersons$46,570670
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46,540230
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$46,45070
Production Workers, All Other$46,420490
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,4001,170
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46,380110
Social and Human Service Assistants$46,3601,780
Helpers--Carpenters$46,340100
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46,28070
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$46,23030
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$46,20060
Customer Service Representatives$46,1503,270
Museum Technicians and Conservators$46,05050
Emergency Medical Technicians$45,960230
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,9401,990
Medical Equipment Preparers$45,850220
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$45,800320
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$45,760510
Animal Control Workers$45,76050
Order Clerks$45,700180
Printing Press Operators$45,440170
Helpers--Electricians$45,410500
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45,22080
Waiters and Waitresses$45,0104,780
Food Batchmakers$45,000270
Office Clerks, General$44,9904,400
Data Entry Keyers$44,93080
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$44,700130
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,6602,470
Light Truck Drivers$44,6401,460
Photographers$44,610100
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44,47080
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,4501,400
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44,390230
Security Guards$44,100720
Sailors and Marine Oilers$44,06060
Library Technicians$44,030160
Counter and Rental Clerks$43,990560
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43,980680
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43,760100
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,380470
Sewing Machine Operators$43,080250
Survey Researchers$42,96070
Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,7001,950
Tellers$42,680770
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42,610560
File Clerks$42,48090
Helpers--Production Workers$42,380100
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$42,13030
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,07070
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$41,960460
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41,9503,820
Psychiatric Aides$41,590110
Pharmacy Technicians$41,080970
Phlebotomists$40,940290
Aircraft Service Attendants$40,25060
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40,180130
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,020160
Psychiatric Technicians$39,890220
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$39,590130
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,250320
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39,200800
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39,060180
Bakers$38,980710
Driver/Sales Workers$38,960700
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,930440
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38,750890
Stockers and Order Fillers$38,4804,510
Pharmacy Aides$38,370100
Library Assistants, Clerical$38,310200
Animal Trainers$38,20040
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38,190320
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,9807,740
Funeral Attendants$37,79070
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$37,70040
Tire Repairers and Changers$37,700120
Telemarketers$37,470120
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,47030
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,4502,330
Tour and Travel Guides$37,440100
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$37,16070
Protective Service Workers, All Other$37,140100
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,990340
Food Preparation Workers$36,9802,420
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36,950130
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,940440
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,890450
Retail Salespersons$36,8908,460
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,830590
Animal Caretakers$36,820770
Recreation Workers$36,760630
Cooks, Short Order$36,680320
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,680680
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$36,410190
Floral Designers$36,330210
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,180860
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,920470
Physical Therapist Aides$35,86050
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$35,490230
Dishwashers$35,3601,120
Cooks, Fast Food$35,300910
Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,1507,390
Childcare Workers$35,1302,030
Cashiers$34,9306,120
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,910640
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34,670N/A
Food Processing Workers, All Other$34,430N/A
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33,79090
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$32,740210
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$32,48090
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$31,200190
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$31,17050
School Bus Monitors$31,03090
Parking Attendants$29,430150