Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Portland-South Portland, ME
SOC 19-1021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$84,490
per year in Portland-South Portland, ME
Middle half
$81,310–$113,210
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
380
in Portland-South Portland, ME
Concentration
6.03×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Portland-South Portland, ME
$84,490
published median
United States
$127,410
33.7% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
33rd
47 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Maine ($84,560). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $84,490 median has purchasing power comparable to about $82,949 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.
$66,570$132,830
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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