Sales Managers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $114,490 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.04
10th percentile $61,220
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,010
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,220
    25th
    $80,030
    50th (median)
    $114,490
    75th
    $176,570

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 129% Median Sales Managers salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $172,910
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $168,340
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $164,150
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $162,940
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $158,820

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $104,180
    Financial Managers $148,790
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990
    Managers, All Other $131,580
    Construction Managers $103,400
    Marketing Managers $135,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Portland, ME is $55.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.57 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Portland, ME is 17.1% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,220 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,030.