How much does a chemist make in Portland?
$64,320a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $30.92 an hour or $5,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.92
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 198 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,640Median: $64,320Highest 10%: $120,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| 25th | $53,800 | $25.87 | |
| Median | $64,320 | $30.92 | |
| 75th | $96,530 | $46.41 | |
| 90th | $120,400 | $57.90 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Scientist | $119,400 |
| 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 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $64,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $30.92 ($64,320 a year).
Do chemists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $64,320 against $91,240 nationally, 30% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $64,440, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for chemist pay?
198 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,400 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.