How much does a biological scientist make in Portland?
$119,400a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $57.42 an hour or $9,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.42
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,740Median: $119,400Highest 10%: $174,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,740 | $40.26 | |
| 25th | $102,100 | $49.10 | |
| Median | $119,400 | $57.42 | |
| 75th | $142,700 | $68.58 | |
| 90th | $174,600 | $83.94 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $100,700 |
| School Psychologist | $84,680 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $84,490 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,930 |
| Conservation Scientist | $78,440 |
| Life | $77,770 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $77,290 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $75,340 |
| Chemist | $64,320 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $64,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $57.42 ($119,400 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $119,400 against $98,920 nationally, 21% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $104,600, so Portland pays 14% more.
Where does Portland rank for biological scientist pay?
5 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.