Controls Designer Salary in Portland, Maine

How much does a Controls Designer make in Portland, ME?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Controls Designer in Portland, ME is $104,074. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $93,754 to $115,304, with most professionals earning between $84,358 and $125,529.

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Common responsibilities of a Controls Designer

Requires an an understanding of all drafting practices and procedures, plus the ability to perform and apply a variety of mathematical calculations and a thorough working knowledge of shop and field erection/assembly processes in the mechanical/structural, electrical, or architectural areas.

January 28, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and mechanical drawing necessary to create legible, accurate, and technically acceptable construction drawings.

February 12, 2023

Control system network architecture drawings.

March 19, 2023

Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.

March 20, 2023

Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.

April 05, 2023

Reviews and develops change requests with the project engineer for clarity as needed.

April 18, 2023

Creates or modifies layouts, schematics, detail, and assembly drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD primarily, potential to adopt SolidWorks Electrical).

April 22, 2023

Provide Instrumentation and Controls Engineering services to design and specify I&C systems for complex Process and Mechanical systems required for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, water and waste-water processing facilities.

May 13, 2023

Prepare wiring and raceway routing plans, instrument data sheets, process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID), loop wiring diagrams, PLC/DCS wiring diagrams, instrument installation plans and details, logic diagrams, sequences of operation, input/output databases, and other documentation.

May 20, 2023

Supportive team environment, flexible schedule, mobile device, laptop, company vehicle.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Controls Designer in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

93754

115304

104074

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

96747

123772

108730

What is the average salary for Controls Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Controls Designer in Portland, ME. The base salary for Controls Designer ranges from $93,754 to $115,304 with the average base salary of $104,074. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,747 to $123,772 with the average total cash compensation of $108,730.

View Average Salary for Controls Designer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$104,074	$93,754 - $115,304
Bonus	$4,655	$2,992 - $8,468
Total Pay	$108,730	$96,747 - $123,772

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Controls Designer Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,498 - $114,990	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,498 - $114,990	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,550 - $113,824	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,550 - $113,824	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,436 - $114,913	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,309 - $114,756	COMPARE TO Portland, ME

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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 million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...

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