Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,810 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Portland earn between $84,830 and $105,970.
- $76K10th
- $85K25th
- $93KMedian
- $106K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,250 | $7,938 | $45.79 |
| Median | $92,560 | $7,713 | $44.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,830 | $7,069 | $40.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,970 | $8,831 | $50.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Portland vs. Maine and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Portland earn 22% less than the Maine average ($122,260) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $95,250 | $92,560 | $75,910 | $121,810 | 40 |
| Maine | $122,260 | $93,730 | $62,970 | $216,940 | 100 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $95,250, a single filer in Portland takes home about $71,049 a year, or $5,921 a month and $2,733 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? 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 $95,250 buys what about $93,513 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($56,960). A typical home costs $542,063, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Manchester, NH$103,630
- Boston, MA$133,740
- Worcester, MA$121,930
- Providence, RI$122,370
- Burlington, VT$81,320
- Springfield, MA$102,240
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Portland: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Portland?
$45.79 an hour on average, and $44.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Portland?
About $71,049 a year ($5,921 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,250. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
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 19-1042; area Portland-South Portland, ME (38860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.1%.
- 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 0.11, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.11).
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