Computer Programmers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $119,240 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $57.33
10th percentile $70,620
90th percentile $185,870
Employed locally 210
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,620
    25th
    $80,010
    50th (median)
    $119,240
    75th
    $185,870
    90th
    $185,870

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 135% Median Computer Programmers salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $128,440
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $128,270
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $127,220
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $119,880
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $119,540
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $117,410

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,680
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,200
    Data Scientists $99,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $107,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Portland, ME is $57.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.15 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Portland, ME is 20.8% above the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Portland?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $70,620 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,010.