How much does a lawyer make in Portland?
$130,000a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $62.50 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.50
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,990Median: $130,000Highest 10%: $226,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,990 | $37.98 | |
| 25th | $84,900 | $40.82 | |
| Median | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| 75th | $169,700 | $81.59 | |
| 90th | $226,000 | $108.67 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Bangor, ME | $116,200 |
| Lewiston, ME | $105,200 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Legal Support Worker | $77,280 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $62.50 ($130,000 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $130,000 against $159,700 nationally, 19% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $113,100, so Portland pays 15% more.
Where does Portland rank for lawyer pay?
124 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $226,000 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.