Optometrists salary in Portland-South Portland, ME
SOC 29-1041 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$161,220
per year in Portland-South Portland, ME
Middle half
$117,000–$177,630
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
100
in Portland-South Portland, ME
Concentration
1.26×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Portland-South Portland, ME
$161,220
published median
United States
$136,570
18.0% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
21st
183 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Maine ($154,110). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $161,220 median has purchasing power comparable to about $158,279 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.
$109,170$214,200
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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