Professional Engineer Salary in Portland, ME

How much does a Professional Engineer make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Engineer in Portland, ME is $113,720. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $104,473 to $124,231, with most professionals earning between $96,053 and $133,800.

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What does a Professional Engineer do?

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Participate in industry organizations to stay current with business trends and develop business opportunities.

December 21, 2022

Review temporary encroachment permits and recommend approval or require design changes for work in the State right-of-way, traffic impact studies, to ensure designs meet department standards.

February 17, 2023

Attend public meetings, public forums and open-house events to discuss project details and answer questions from the public, as required.

April 26, 2023

Prepare project specifications, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties as directed by the Project Manager.

May 06, 2023

Demonstrated IT experience working with a broad range network and telecommunications hardware and software with centralized management in an enterprise environment.

May 13, 2023

Assists with communication of work scope changes with clients, preparation of contract change orders, obtaining work scope changes and approvals from clients with written authorizations.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Professional Engineer in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

104473

124231

113720

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

108266

131723

118715

What is the average salary for Professional Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Engineer in Portland, ME. The base salary for Professional Engineer ranges from $104,473 to $124,231 with the average base salary of $113,720. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,266 to $131,723 with the average total cash compensation of $118,715.

View Average Salary for Professional Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$113,720	$104,473 - $124,231
Bonus	$4,995	$3,793 - $7,492
Total Pay	$118,715	$108,266 - $131,723

* 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.

Professional Engineer Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,473 - $124,231	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,473 - $124,231	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,435 - $122,997	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,435 - $122,997	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,400 - $124,145	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,265 - $123,984	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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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

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