Nuclear Engineers salary in Portland-South Portland, ME
SOC 17-2161 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$120,430
per year in Portland-South Portland, ME
Middle half
$107,060–$135,260
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
370
in Portland-South Portland, ME
Concentration
13.03×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Portland-South Portland, ME
$120,430
published median
United States
$133,970
10.1% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
24th
26 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Maine ($123,780). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $120,430 median has purchasing power comparable to about $118,233 nationally. Portland-South Portland, ME's BEA regional price parity is 101.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Portland-South Portland, ME.
$78,440$143,210
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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