SOC 13-2054 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial Risk Specialists — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME
The median wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Portland, ME is $126,430 per year, close to the national median of $117,330 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Portland, ME is $126,430 per year, close to the national median of $117,330 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $85,460 and $149,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,540 and the ninetieth at $149,990.
Of the 501 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 41st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,540 | −54.4% |
| 25th | $85,460 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $126,430 | +7.8% |
| 75th | $149,990 | +27.8% |
| 90th | $149,990 | +27.8% |
| Mean | $114,920 | −2.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $126,430 goes as far as $130,206 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$126,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$130,206US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $126,430 a year, 7.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,540 to $149,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $126,430, or $60.78 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 $117,330, so pay in Portland, ME is 7.8% 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 $149,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,540 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.
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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