How much does a Research Chemist make in Portland, ME?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Portland, ME is $108,928. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,235 to $121,526, with most professionals earning between $86,588 and $132,996.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $86,588 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $97,235 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $108,928 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $121,526 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $132,996 Portland,ME March 01, 2025
25% $97,235 10% $86,588 90% $132,996 75% $121,526 $108,928 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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121526
108928

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
101239
130854
114751
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Portland, ME. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $97,235 to $121,526 with the average base salary of $108,928. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,239 to $130,854 with the average total cash compensation of $114,751.
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