Economic Development Specialist Salary in Portland, ME

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How much does an Economic Development Specialist make in Portland, ME? The average Economic Development Specialist salary in Portland, ME is $95,076 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $80,080 and $108,854. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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College of Business and Economics Development Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Non-Exemp

California State University, Fullerton - Fullerton , CA

College of Business and Economics Development Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Non-Exempt) Classificaiton: Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Non-Exempt Department: College and Program ...

ZipRecruiter - 27 days ago

Economist, Operations Research Specialist

State of Washington - Olympia , WA

DESCRIPTION Economist, Operations Research Specialist Recruitment #2024-4-6784 Full-time, Permanent ... economic analyses and studies and the development of applications to manage, visualize, and ...

ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago

Training and Development Specialist

Idaho Housing and Finance Association - Boise , ID

As a Training and Development Specialist, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing ... We believe that housing opportunities, self-sufficiency, and economic development are the pillars ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 26 days ago

Child Development Specialist

Light On Path Inc - Santa Clarita , CA

Child Development Specialist About Us Light on Path, Inc. Infant Development Program is a full ... Exceptional sensitivity and flexibility in dealing with cultural, linguistic, socio-economic ...

ZipRecruiter - 42 days ago

Business Loan Specialist

COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY DEV - Los Angeles , CA

Under the direction of the Director of Economic Development and/or manager, the Business Loan Specialist provides business loan packaging and business consulting and training in business finance to ...

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Grant Development Specialist

JEO Consulting Group - Wichita , KS

The Grant Development Specialist will: * Write grant proposals and research potential funding ... Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Planning ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 49 days ago

What does an Economic Development Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of an Economic Development Specialist

Build and maintain a local network of collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders such as economic development practitioners in federal, state, regional and local government, chambers of commerce, business associations, small business lending programs, educational institutions and civic/ community organizations.

January 07, 2023

Assisting in or developing marketing strategy for programs and services and developing and delivering outreach, training, presentations and education on a variety of business and financial management topics.

February 28, 2023

Interact and engage with external stakeholders (public, private and non-profit) on economic and workforce development initiatives in the region.

April 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Economic Development Specialist in Portland, ME

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100115

What is the average salary for Economic Development Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Economic Development Specialist in Portland, ME. The base salary for Economic Development Specialist ranges from $80,080 to $108,854 with the average base salary of $95,076. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,384 to $116,330 with the average total cash compensation of $100,115.

View Average Salary for Economic Development Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$95,076	$80,080 - $108,854
Bonus	$5,039	$4,304 - $7,476
Total Pay	$100,115	$84,384 - $116,330

* 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.

Economic Development Specialist Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,861 - $108,557	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,861 - $108,557	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,052 - $107,456	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,052 - $107,456	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,808 - $108,484	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,699 - $108,337	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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