SOC 29-1218 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Obstetricians and Gynecologists — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME
The median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Portland, ME is $438,700 per year, well above the national median of $292,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Portland, ME is $438,700 per year, well above the national median of $292,910. The gap of 49.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $341,100 and $490,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $215,500 and the ninetieth at $490,820.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 501 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $215,500 | −26.4% |
| 25th | $341,100 | +16.5% |
| Median (50th) | $438,700 | +49.8% |
| 75th | $490,820 | +67.6% |
| 90th | $490,820 | +67.6% |
| Mean | $408,930 | +39.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $438,700 goes as far as $451,802 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 54.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$438,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$451,802US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $438,700 a year, 49.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $215,500 to $490,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $438,700, or $210.91 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 $292,910, so pay in Portland, ME is 49.8% 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 $490,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $215,500 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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