Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,590 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Portland earn between $102,130 and $142,650.
- $84K10th
- $102K25th
- $119KMedian
- $143K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,030 | $10,586 | $61.07 |
| Median | $119,430 | $9,952 | $57.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,130 | $8,511 | $49.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $142,650 | $11,888 | $68.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Portland vs. Maine and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Portland earn 21% more than the Maine average ($104,630) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $127,030 | $119,430 | $83,740 | $174,590 | 60 |
| Maine | $104,630 | $104,570 | $70,680 | $142,650 | 340 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $127,030, a single filer in Portland takes home about $91,030 a year, or $7,586 a month and $3,501 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross 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.
Is Portland a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.9), so the average $127,030 buys what about $124,713 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($56,960). A typical home costs $542,063, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$124,120
- Worcester, MA$106,480
- Barnstable, MA$117,090
- Providence, RI$112,130
- Amherst, MA$85,630
- Burlington, VT$77,860
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Portland: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Portland?
$61.07 an hour on average, and $57.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Portland?
About $91,030 a year ($7,586 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,030. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
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. SOC code 19-1029; area Portland-South Portland, ME (38860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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