SOC 19-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Survey Researchers — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME
The median wage for Survey Researchers in Portland, ME is $45,350 per year, substantially below the national median of $69,460 — a gap of 34.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Survey Researchers in Portland, ME is $45,350 per year, substantially below the national median of $69,460 — a gap of 34.7%. Half of workers earn between $35,820 and $65,860. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,820 and the ninetieth at $77,880.
Of the 501 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 433rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,820 | −48.4% |
| 25th | $35,820 | −48.4% |
| Median (50th) | $45,350 | −34.7% |
| 75th | $65,860 | −5.2% |
| 90th | $77,880 | +12.1% |
| Mean | $50,460 | −27.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $45,350 goes as far as $46,704 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,704US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,350 a year, 34.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,820 to $77,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Survey Researchers in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $45,350, or $21.80 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 $69,460, so pay in Portland, ME is 34.7% lower. 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 $77,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,820 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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