Chemists Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $58,750 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $43,090
90th percentile $115,500
Employed locally 90
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,090
    25th
    $48,460
    50th (median)
    $58,750
    75th
    $87,200
    90th
    $115,500

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 66% Median Chemists salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Mexico $134,370
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $127,120
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $118,870
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $115,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $96,110
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $66,790
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,850
    Biological Technicians $50,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Portland, ME is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.90 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Portland, ME is 30.2% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Portland?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $43,090 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,460.