Chemical Technicians salary in Portland-South Portland, ME
SOC 19-4031 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$52,780
per year in Portland-South Portland, ME
Middle half
$49,280–$61,870
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in Portland-South Portland, ME
Concentration
0.53×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Portland-South Portland, ME
$52,780
published median
United States
$60,390
12.6% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
140th
193 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Maine ($49,280). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $52,780 median has purchasing power comparable to about $51,817 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.
$47,280$82,160
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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