Accountants and Auditors Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $82,580 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.70
10th percentile $59,740
90th percentile $133,950
Employed locally 1,980
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,740
    25th
    $66,980
    50th (median)
    $82,580
    75th
    $104,500
    90th
    $133,950

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 93% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $90,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $89,680
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $86,490
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $83,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $82,080

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,600
    Human Resources Specialists$69,620
    Project Management Specialists$87,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,300
    Management Analysts$84,680
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Portland, ME is $39.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.77 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Portland, ME is 1.1% above the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Portland?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $59,740 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,980.