How much does a computer occupation make in Portland?
$113,800a year
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $54.69 an hour or $9,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.69
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 342
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,850Median: $113,800Highest 10%: $172,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,850 | $35.02 | |
| 25th | $93,650 | $45.02 | |
| Median | $113,800 | $54.69 | |
| 75th | $146,700 | $70.51 | |
| 90th | $172,500 | $82.93 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for computer occupations.
| Bangor, ME | $81,310 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actuary | $138,200 |
| Computer Programmer | $132,000 |
| Software Developer | $128,700 |
| Database Architect | $114,300 |
| Computer Network Architect | $105,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,400 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,900 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,500 |
| Data Scientist | $97,840 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $92,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $54.69 ($113,800 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $113,800 against $116,600 nationally, 2% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $108,000, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for computer occupation pay?
46 of 342 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer occupation make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,500 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.