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Wages by occupation in Portland-South Portland, ME
In Portland-South Portland, ME, the median annual wage across all occupations was $49,730 in May 2023, with 207,040 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Portland-South Portland, ME, the median annual wage across all occupations was $49,730 in May 2023, with 207,040 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $227,000 for Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the lowest $28,700 for Information and Record Clerks, All Other. The largest occupation by headcount is Retail Salespersons with 6,150 jobs at a median of $35,780. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code for May 2023. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists 29-1218 | 30 | $227,000 | $195,150 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 150 | $220,030 | $186,410 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 210 | $218,520 | $153,400 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 110 | $216,480 | $150,070 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians 29-1216 | 40 | $202,890 | $143,040 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric 29-1242 | — | $186,030 | $96,660 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers 11-2011 | — | $151,360 | $79,260 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 400 | $146,990 | $60,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 260 | $144,850 | $110,070 | $211,370 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 180 | $143,360 | $85,770 | $208,790 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 710 | $139,370 | $103,030 | $222,570 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 270 | $137,860 | $109,990 | $162,650 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 50 | $137,260 | $59,290 | $170,320 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 1,050 | $135,020 | $83,810 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 240 | $130,780 | $75,480 | $215,640 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 500 | $130,630 | $82,320 | $164,910 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 180 | $129,880 | $100,430 | $210,610 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 100 | $129,800 | $100,500 | $175,140 | evidence → |
| Fundraising Managers 11-2033 | 90 | $123,220 | $83,110 | $178,350 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 470 | $122,190 | $95,760 | $143,100 | evidence → |
| Actuaries 15-2011 | 50 | $122,130 | $68,900 | $145,030 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 50 | $121,670 | $82,410 | $180,720 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 850 | $114,610 | $71,720 | $222,940 | evidence → |
| Psychologists, All Other 19-3039 | 40 | $114,150 | $68,010 | $153,030 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 550 | $112,240 | $58,850 | $216,150 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 1,670 | $111,760 | $70,400 | $182,870 | evidence → |
| Training and Development Managers 11-3131 | 40 | $109,990 | $50,210 | $165,440 | evidence → |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 350 | $109,500 | $77,960 | $150,950 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 960 | $108,800 | $44,970 | $193,060 | evidence → |
| Financial Risk Specialists 13-2054 | 80 | $108,490 | $68,510 | $139,460 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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