SOC 15-1251 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Programmers — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME · 1 metro areas compared
In Portland, ME the median wage for Computer Programmers reaches $131,960 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Portland, ME the median wage for Computer Programmers reaches $131,960 a year. That is 31.4% more than the national median of $100,390. Pay ranges from under $80,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $191,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $95,080 to $191,670.
Employment stands at 190, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bangor records the highest median at $98,260. Of the 501 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 32nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,080 | −20.2% |
| 25th | $95,080 | −5.3% |
| Median (50th) | $131,960 | +31.4% |
| 75th | $191,670 | +90.9% |
| 90th | $191,670 | +90.9% |
| Mean | $138,860 | +38.3% |
Other metro areas in Maine
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangor | $98,260 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $131,960 goes as far as $135,901 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$135,901US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,960 a year, 31.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,080 to $191,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bangor, at $98,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Programmers in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $131,960, or $63.44 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,390, so pay in Portland, ME is 31.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Portland, ME earns more than $191,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,080 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bangor, at $98,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Portland, ME. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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