Portland-South Portland, ME
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Portland-South Portland, ME, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 440 detailed occupations covering about 187,630 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 6.8% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $215,770 | — | — |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $212,450 | -4.9% | 40 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,930 | +2.1% | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $194,720 | +17.1% | 220 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $174,990 | — | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $173,100 | +5.1% | 180 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $136,800 | -13.3% | 160 |
| Pharmacists | $133,540 | -1.8% | 520 |
| Human Resources Managers | $133,190 | -2.3% | 220 |
| Financial Managers | $132,800 | +18.5% | 1,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,490 | -19.9% | 330 |
| Chief Executives | $132,310 | +52.3% | 420 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,170 | -22% | 730 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,840 | -0.9% | 270 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $127,000 | +27.5% | 300 |
| Purchasing Managers | $126,340 | -7.4% | 140 |
| Managers, All Other | $125,860 | -5.8% | 650 |
| Marketing Managers | $123,390 | -31.2% | 830 |
| Optometrists | $121,440 | -7.9% | 50 |
| Database Architects | $120,620 | -10.5% | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $117,830 | -12.8% | 460 |
| Actuaries | $116,600 | -2.8% | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $112,190 | -11.1% | 410 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $110,210 | -16.4% | 150 |
| Art Directors | $109,240 | +2.6% | 90 |