Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Portland-South Portland, ME
SOC 33-2021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$45,230
per year in Portland-South Portland, ME
Middle half
$36,050–$67,100
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
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in Portland-South Portland, ME
Concentration
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share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Portland-South Portland, ME
$45,230
published median
United States
$75,920
40.4% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
79th
83 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Maine ($58,240). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $45,230 median has purchasing power comparable to about $44,405 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.
$36,050$90,940
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Related work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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