How much does a physician make in Portland?
$442,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $212.88 an hour or $36,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $212.88
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $211,700Median: $442,800Highest 10%: $442,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $211,700 | $101.77 | |
| 25th | $334,600 | $160.85 | |
| Median | $442,800 | $212.88 | |
| 75th | $442,800 | $212.88 | |
| 90th | $442,800 | $212.88 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Bangor, ME | $389,200 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $212.88 ($442,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $442,800 against $265,900 nationally, 67% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $419,400, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for physician pay?
8 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $211,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $442,800 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.