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Average salary by job family in Portland
| Management | $130,630 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $122,170 |
| Legal | $114,040 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $102,740 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $100,930 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $91,330 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $85,530 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $68,150 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $65,660 |
| Construction and Extraction | $65,370 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,080 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,040 |
| Protective Service | $57,680 |
| Production | $57,630 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $54,260 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $54,260 |
| Sales and Related | $52,970 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,250 |
| Healthcare Support | $45,680 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $44,660 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $44,640 |
| Personal Care and Service | $44,240 |
Highest-paying jobs in Portland
- Radiologists$515,350
- Anesthesiologists$425,950
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$408,930
- Physicians, All Other$385,490
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$320,360
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$300,670
- Orthodontists$281,120
- Psychiatrists$275,920
- Dentists, General$261,230
- Nurse Anesthetists$256,710
Most common jobs in Portland and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 8,510 | $40,960 | $37,320 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,150 | $40,370 | $38,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,040 | $36,520 | $35,300 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,160 | $119,600 | $105,390 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,970 | $93,200 | $88,470 |
| Cashiers | 5,610 | $36,650 | $36,210 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 5,070 | $51,780 | $44,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,950 | $41,380 | $38,930 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,310 | $48,160 | $47,040 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,820 | $42,690 | $40,460 |
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Cost of living in Portland
Prices in the Portland area are 2% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 101.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $70,020 therefore buys what $68,743 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $542,063, 6.1 times the median household income of $88,602.
$542,063typical home value
$88,602median household income
101.9BEA price parity
557,764metro population
Take-home pay in Portland
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $43,350 | $35,715 | $2,976 |
| Median wage | $56,960 | $45,780 | $3,815 |
| Average wage | $70,020 | $55,040 | $4,587 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,880 | $61,311 | $5,109 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Salaries for every job in Portland
Management31 jobs
- Chief Executives$233K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$171K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162K
- Marketing Managers$160K
- Financial Managers$160K
- Natural Sciences Managers$158K
- Sales Managers$156K
- Public Relations Managers$149K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$148K
- Human Resources Managers$148K
- Purchasing Managers$146K
- Managers, All Other$145K
- Industrial Production Managers$132K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$131K
- Fundraising Managers$130K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$124K
- Training and Development Managers$124K
- Construction Managers$120K
- General and Operations Managers$120K
- Administrative Services Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$112K
- Facilities Managers$112K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$110K
- Education Administrators, All Other$105K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$96K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$91K
- Social and Community Service Managers$77K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$72K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$60K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical45 jobs
- Radiologists$515K
- Anesthesiologists$426K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$409K
- Physicians, All Other$385K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$320K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$301K
- Orthodontists$281K
- Psychiatrists$276K
- Dentists, General$261K
- Nurse Anesthetists$257K
- Pediatricians, General$239K
- Family Medicine Physicians$236K
- Optometrists$155K
- Veterinarians$141K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Physician Assistants$132K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Radiation Therapists$119K
- Chiropractors$112K
- Audiologists$101K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$101K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$101K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Dental Hygienists$98K
- Registered Nurses$93K
- Occupational Therapists$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$87K
- Respiratory Therapists$86K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Surgical Technologists$69K
- Paramedics$68K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$65K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$63K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Opticians, Dispensing$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Computer Programmers$139K
- Software Developers$131K
- Actuaries$130K
- Database Architects$124K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$120K
- Computer Network Architects$118K
- Information Security Analysts$108K
- Operations Research Analysts$108K
- Computer Systems Analysts$103K
- Data Scientists$102K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$91K
- Database Administrators$89K
- Statisticians$88K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$81K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$77K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Architecture and Engineering23 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$136K
- Engineers, All Other$122K
- Electrical Engineers$119K
- Nuclear Engineers$119K
- Industrial Engineers$114K
- Mechanical Engineers$110K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$108K
- Environmental Engineers$107K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$107K
- Civil Engineers$104K
- Surveyors$97K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$92K
- Landscape Architects$90K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$87K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$87K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$71K
- Mechanical Drafters$69K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$62K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$196K
- Financial Risk Specialists$115K
- Project Management Specialists$108K
- Budget Analysts$105K
- Credit Analysts$102K
- Financial Examiners$102K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$99K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Labor Relations Specialists$98K
- Insurance Underwriters$94K
- Compliance Officers$92K
- Loan Officers$91K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Management Analysts$87K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$86K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$84K
- Logisticians$82K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$78K
- Fundraisers$75K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Training and Development Specialists$72K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$71K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Credit Counselors$59K
- Tax Preparers$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science19 jobs
- Biological Scientists, All Other$127K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$98K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$97K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$95K
- School Psychologists$88K
- Urban and Regional Planners$87K
- Physicists$84K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$81K
- Conservation Scientists$81K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$78K
- Chemists$78K
- Epidemiologists$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$70K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$64K
- Biological Technicians$60K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
- Social Science Research Assistants$54K
- Survey Researchers$50K
Educational Instruction and Library37 jobs
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$161K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$146K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$119K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$117K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$88K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$73K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$71K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$70K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$65K
- Curators$61K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$54K
- Tutors$53K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49K
- Library Technicians$47K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair34 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$94K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$84K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$77K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$70K
- Riggers$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$68K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$67K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$67K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$67K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$66K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$64K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$63K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$63K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$58K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$57K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$55K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$55K
- Bicycle Repairers$48K
- Home Appliance Repairers$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
Construction and Extraction26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$80K
- Electricians$73K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$68K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$68K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$67K
- Carpenters$67K
- Sheet Metal Workers$65K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$64K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$63K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$62K
- Stonemasons$62K
- Pipelayers$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$60K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$56K
- Roofers$56K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$56K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$55K
- Helpers--Electricians$54K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$51K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50K
- Construction Laborers$50K
- Fence Erectors$49K
- Helpers--Carpenters$47K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Art Directors$115K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$94K
- Technical Writers$86K
- Producers and Directors$79K
- Interior Designers$71K
- Public Relations Specialists$71K
- Graphic Designers$66K
- Editors$62K
- Broadcast Technicians$60K
- Coaches and Scouts$59K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$59K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$57K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Photographers$54K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49K
- Floral Designers$39K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$73K
- Counselors, All Other$72K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$71K
- Social Workers, All Other$68K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67K
- Health Education Specialists$65K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65K
- Clergy$64K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$52K
- Community Health Workers$51K
Protective Service18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$72K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$72K
- Transportation Security Screeners$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$65K
- Bailiffs$60K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$57K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$55K
- Firefighters$51K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51K
- Animal Control Workers$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Security Guards$43K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37K
Production49 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80K
- Tool and Die Makers$77K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$72K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$70K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$70K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$65K
- Machinists$65K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$64K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$64K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$62K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$53K
- Production Workers, All Other$52K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$51K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$50K
- Printing Press Operators$50K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$50K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$50K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$50K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Furniture Finishers$48K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$47K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Sewing Machine Operators$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Bakers$40K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$38K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- Brokerage Clerks$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$65K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$60K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$59K
- Procurement Clerks$57K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$56K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$55K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Bill and Account Collectors$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Order Clerks$51K
- New Accounts Clerks$51K
- Data Entry Keyers$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$47K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- File Clerks$46K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$45K
- Tellers$44K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$43K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$42K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$38K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Engineers$102K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$95K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$83K
- Real Estate Brokers$80K
- Insurance Sales Agents$78K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Advertising Sales Agents$72K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$59K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47K
- Retail Salespersons$41K
- Cashiers$37K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Air Traffic Controllers$103K
- Transportation Inspectors$98K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$77K
- Crane and Tower Operators$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55K
- Bus Drivers, School$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45K
- Driver/Sales Workers$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36K
- Parking Attendants$33K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Massage Therapists$75K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$69K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Dental Assistants$59K
- Medical Transcriptionists$55K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Medical Assistants$50K
- Nursing Assistants$49K
- Phlebotomists$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Physical Therapist Aides$45K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Psychiatric Aides$44K
- Pharmacy Aides$41K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- Bartenders$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52K
- Waiters and Waitresses$52K
- Cooks, Restaurant$47K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$44K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$40K
- Food Preparation Workers$39K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Cooks, Fast Food$38K
- Dishwashers$38K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$59K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Personal Care and Service18 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$64K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$59K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$51K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- Concierges$47K
- Tour and Travel Guides$46K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Funeral Attendants$42K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Recreation Workers$42K
- Animal Trainers$41K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$39K
- Childcare Workers$38K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
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Salary in Portland: questions
What is a good salary in Portland?
Half of all workers in the Portland metro earn less than $56,960 and the average is $70,020. Earning more than $79,880 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Portland to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $72,066, because prices here are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Portland?
Radiologists ($515,350), Anesthesiologists ($425,950), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($408,930).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Portland-South Portland, ME (38860), all occupations and 497 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
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