Lawyers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $102,250 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.16
10th percentile $59,370
90th percentile $224,330
Employed locally 1,210
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,370
    25th
    $78,870
    50th (median)
    $102,250
    75th
    $162,580
    90th
    $224,330

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 115% Median Lawyers salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $171,120
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $153,130
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $149,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $147,160
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,560
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $138,950

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $62,410
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $79,730
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Portland, ME is $49.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.67 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Portland, ME is 32.4% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $59,370 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,870.