How much does a life make in Portland?
$77,770a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $37.39 an hour or $6,481 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.39
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,850Median: $77,770Highest 10%: $113,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,850 | $24.93 | |
| 25th | $60,840 | $29.25 | |
| Median | $77,770 | $37.39 | |
| 75th | $97,680 | $46.96 | |
| 90th | $113,800 | $54.69 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| 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 |
| 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 life make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $37.39 ($77,770 a year).
Do lifes make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $77,770 against $62,280 nationally, 25% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $66,730, so Portland pays 17% more.
Where does Portland rank for life pay?
15 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,800 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.