May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME
501 occupations
Across 501 occupations with published wages in Portland, radiologists record the highest median at $578,230 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Portland
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $578,230 | — | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $442,790 | 690 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $438,700 | 40 | |
| 4 | Anesthesiologists | $438,550 | 100 | |
| 5 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $337,850 | 60 | |
| 6 | Orthodontists | $323,460 | — | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $304,390 | 150 | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $300,180 | 30 | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $256,620 | 190 | |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $245,920 | 80 | |
| 11 | Dermatologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 12 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 13 | Neurologists | $239,200 | 30 | |
| 14 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 15 | Family Medicine Physicians | $237,200 | 370 | |
| 16 | Dentists, General | $221,190 | 150 | |
| 17 | Chief Executives | $176,000 | 600 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $174,990 | — | |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,100 | 700 | |
| 20 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,530 | 490 | |
| 21 | Optometrists | $161,220 | 100 | |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $155,080 | 240 | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $142,240 | 100 | |
| 24 | Pharmacists | $140,620 | 620 | |
| 25 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,870 | 30 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 8,510 | $37,320 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,150 | $38,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,040 | $35,300 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,160 | $105,390 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,970 | $88,470 |
| Cashiers | 5,610 | $36,210 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 5,070 | $44,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,950 | $38,930 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,310 | $47,040 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,820 | $40,460 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendants | $30,470 | 60 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $32,150 | 230 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,360 | 650 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $34,570 | 140 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,050 | 140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,300 | 8,040 |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | $35,520 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,810 | 650 |
| Floral Designers | $35,930 | 140 |
| Cashiers | $36,210 | 5,610 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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