Research Technician III Salary in Portland, ME

How much does a Research Technician III make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Technician III in Portland, ME is $75,179. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,859 to $81,770, with most professionals earning between $65,015 and $87,771.

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Research Technician III

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Participates actively in developing, recommending and implementing new approved procedures, or modifications to existing protocols and procedures.

November 20, 2022

Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

December 06, 2022

Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment exercising judgment and high degree of confidentiality.

January 15, 2023

Assisting with field work, including quantification of nekton abundances (seines and beam plankton trawls), collecting water quality parameters with a YSI water quality sonde, and collecting water samples for nutrient analysis.

March 05, 2023

Prepares reagents, purifies chemicals using chromatography, distillation, etc.

March 18, 2023

Performs technical lab duties as delegated by the Research Staff Supervisor related to the assigned project.

April 01, 2023

Maintains records of lab activity during experiments and/or reactions, and continuously updates protocols as techniques evolve or change.

April 07, 2023

Prepare a variety of chemicals, solutions and reagents based on defined laboratory procedures.

May 07, 2023

Provide interface between lab members and animal facility staff regarding animal husbandry, ordering and record-keeping.

May 08, 2023

Communicates ideas, problems, suggestions, and messages in a timely and effective manner.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Technician III in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

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69859

81770

75179

Average Total Cash Compensation

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71169

84983

77272

What is the average salary for Research Technician III in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Technician III in Portland, ME. The base salary for Research Technician III ranges from $69,859 to $81,770 with the average base salary of $75,179. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,169 to $84,983 with the average total cash compensation of $77,272.

View Average Salary for Research Technician III as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,179	$69,859 - $81,770
Bonus	$2,093	$1,310 - $3,213
Total Pay	$77,272	$71,169 - $84,983

* 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.

Research Technician III Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,859 - $81,770	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,859 - $81,770	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,165 - $80,958	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,165 - $80,958	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,810 - $81,713	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,720 - $81,608	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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