How much does a Sociologist make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sociologist in Portland, ME is $68,630. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,370 to a high of $83,750, with most professionals earning between $61,689 and $76,545.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Sociologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sociologist in Portland, ME. The base salary for Sociologist ranges from $61,689 to $76,545 with the average base salary of $68,630. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,787 to $76,722 with the average total cash compensation of $68,731.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,630 $61,689 - $76,545
Bonus $101 $97 - $178
Total Pay $68,731 $61,787 - $76,722
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,689 - $76,545 COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,689 - $76,545 COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,076 - $75,784 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,076 - $75,784 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,646 - $76,491 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,567 - $76,393 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 m....More

Portland, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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