How much does a physicist make in Portland?
$57,780a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $27.78 an hour or $4,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.78
- Vs. national median
- -66%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,780Median: $57,780Highest 10%: $123,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,780 | $27.78 | |
| 25th | $57,780 | $27.78 | |
| Median | $57,780 | $27.78 | |
| 75th | $117,100 | $56.29 | |
| 90th | $123,800 | $59.51 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| 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 |
| Life | $77,770 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $77,290 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $75,340 |
| Chemist | $64,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $27.78 ($57,780 a year).
Do physicists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $57,780 against $172,300 nationally, 66% less.
Where does Portland rank for physicist pay?
60 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,800 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.