How much does an engineer make in Portland?
$123,800a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $59.51 an hour or $10,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.51
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,290Median: $123,800Highest 10%: $155,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,290 | $38.60 | |
| 25th | $106,100 | $50.99 | |
| Median | $123,800 | $59.51 | |
| 75th | $139,200 | $66.94 | |
| 90th | $155,200 | $74.59 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $127,300 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $120,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,800 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $108,900 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,100 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $104,900 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,000 |
| Surveyor | $88,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $59.51 ($123,800 a year).
Do engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $123,800 against $122,900 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $120,400, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for engineer pay?
61 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,200 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.