Musician Salary in Portland, Maine

How much does a Musician make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Musician in Portland, ME is $49,936. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,912 to $57,940, with most professionals earning between $34,608 and $65,228.

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What is a Musician?

A Musician is a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented. Anyone who composes, conducts, or performs music is referred to as a Musician. A Musician who plays a musical instrument is also known as an instrumentalist. Musicians can specialize in any musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. Examples of a Musician's possible skills include performing, conducting, singing, rapping, producing, composing, arranging, and the orchestration of music....

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Attend Music Ministry meetings in order to address all aspects of a music ministry in the parish.

January 31, 2023

Leadership, teaching, advocacy, problem solving and communication skills, and intensive experience in community arts education.

February 01, 2023

Contact a Navy Recruiter or call or email the Navy Music Program Audition Supervisor to learn more.

February 20, 2023

Participate in all rehearsals and performances.

March 06, 2023

Compose, transcribe and arrange music for all types of ensembles.

March 17, 2023

Understanding music theory and harmony.

March 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Musician in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

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41912

57940

49936

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

42408

60731

50901

What is the average salary for Musician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Musician in Portland, ME. The base salary for Musician ranges from $41,912 to $57,940 with the average base salary of $49,936. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,408 to $60,731 with the average total cash compensation of $50,901.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$49,936	$41,912 - $57,940
Bonus	$966	$496 - $2,791
Total Pay	$50,901	$42,408 - $60,731

* 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.

Musician Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,912 - $57,940	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,912 - $57,940	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,496 - $57,364	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,496 - $57,364	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,883 - $57,900	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,829 - $57,825	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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