Epidemiologists Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $65,950 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $88,370
Employed locally 40
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $52,010
    50th (median)
    $65,950
    75th
    $84,760
    90th
    $88,370

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 74% Median Epidemiologists salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $139,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $130,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    New Jersey $110,240
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,670

    Nearby metros — Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $81,240
    New Mexico $81,120
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $74,330
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $72,780
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $70,000

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Portland, ME is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.48 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Portland, ME is 21.5% below the national median of $83,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,010.