As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Advisor in Portland, ME is $60,804, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,169 weekly, or $5,067 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Advisor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Technical Advisor in Portland, ME vary widely, spanning from $47,408 to $70,772. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,792) and 75th percentile ($66,021), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,772 per year. This $12,229 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or IT Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Portland Technical Advisor often earn 3.2% higher than national averages. However, Portland currently ranks 322 statewide for Technical Advisor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Technical Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $47,408 Portland, ME November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $53,792 Portland, ME November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $60,804 Portland, ME November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $66,021 Portland, ME November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $70,772 Portland, ME November 01, 2026
25% $53,792 10% $47,408 90% $70,772 75% $66,021 $60,804 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Technical Advisor ?

A technical advisor is an individual who is an expert in a particular field of knowledge, hired to provide detailed information and advice to people working in that field. For example, a construction company might hire a technical expert in fluid dynamics to advise them if seeking to move a small water course or a company operating in adventure education will frequently hire technical experts to ensure that their policies and procedures are robust enough to handle the hazards they are going to face....

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  1. This Job:

    Technical Advisor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Technical Support Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Portland, Maine    Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a m....More

Portland, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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