Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $153,740 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $73.91
10th percentile $74,870
90th percentile —
Employed locally 230
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,870
    25th
    $99,700
    50th (median)
    $153,740
    75th
    $205,990

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 174% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 74% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $177,310
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $166,330
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $163,880
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $161,820
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $154,380
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $153,570

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $104,180
    Financial Managers $148,790
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990
    Sales Managers $114,490
    Managers, All Other $131,580
    Construction Managers $103,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Portland, ME is $73.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.12 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Portland, ME is 4.6% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Portland?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $74,870 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,700.