May 2025 OEWS · Maine
Highest-paying jobs in Portland-South Portland, ME
All-occupations median
$56,960
- 10th percentile
- $36,100
- 25th percentile
- $43,350
- Median
- $56,960
- 75th percentile
- $79,880
- 90th percentile
- $112,760
- Mean
- $70,020
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 288,480.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 101.858, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
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Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | Not available | $236,560 | $578,230 | $591,080 |
| Physicians, All Other | 690 | $211,690 | $442,790 | $442,790 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 40 | $215,500 | $438,700 | $490,820 |
| Anesthesiologists | 100 | $219,730 | $438,550 | $509,420 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 60 | $162,230 | $337,850 | $430,360 |
| Orthodontists | Not available | $181,990 | $323,460 | $323,460 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 150 | $173,520 | $304,390 | $480,030 |
| Psychiatrists | 30 | $203,780 | $300,180 | $328,390 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 190 | $177,110 | $256,620 | $343,560 |
| Pediatricians, General | 80 | $117,960 | $245,920 | $344,790 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 370 | $163,850 | $237,200 | $294,350 |
| Dentists, General | 150 | $160,420 | $221,190 | $388,110 |
| Chief Executives | 600 | $79,760 | $176,000 | $510,100 |
| Sales Managers | Not available | $75,110 | $174,990 | $215,420 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 700 | $106,330 | $167,100 | $226,730 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 490 | $117,080 | $164,530 | $210,160 |
| Optometrists | 100 | $109,170 | $161,220 | $214,200 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 240 | $83,420 | $155,080 | $220,730 |
| Purchasing Managers | 100 | $99,940 | $142,240 | $191,200 |
| Pharmacists | 620 | $89,940 | $140,620 | $166,550 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 30 | $64,930 | $138,870 | $279,870 |
| Financial Managers | 1,550 | $85,340 | $138,590 | $261,690 |
| Actuaries | 50 | $88,490 | $138,220 | $166,220 |
| Human Resources Managers | 320 | $83,560 | $137,550 | $218,750 |
| Marketing Managers | 860 | $98,060 | $135,380 | $229,660 |
| Managers, All Other | 710 | $83,640 | $135,130 | $210,490 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 60 | $62,080 | $133,390 | $161,560 |
| Computer Programmers | 190 | $80,080 | $131,960 | $191,670 |
| Physician Assistants | 490 | $107,680 | $131,180 | $160,700 |
| Veterinarians | 280 | $101,440 | $130,990 | $196,660 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 720 | $107,820 | $130,240 | $165,090 |
| Lawyers | 1,360 | $78,990 | $129,990 | $226,030 |
| Public Relations Managers | 220 | $77,290 | $129,800 | $205,910 |
| Software Developers | 1,460 | $83,760 | $128,710 | $185,130 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,180 | $79,490 | $127,650 | $246,080 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Not available | $78,440 | $127,280 | $207,290 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | Not available | $53,540 | $126,430 | $149,990 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 460 | $91,170 | $124,570 | $180,530 |
| Engineers, All Other | 510 | $80,290 | $123,780 | $155,150 |
| Fundraising Managers | 140 | $79,320 | $122,990 | $179,030 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actors | Not available | $18.86 | $21.04 | $105.75 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Portland-South Portland, ME?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Portland-South Portland, ME is $56,960. Employment is 288,480.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Portland-South Portland, ME?
Radiologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $578,230, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Portland-South Portland, ME.