How much does a Technical Scientist make in Portland, ME?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Technical Scientist in Portland, ME is $138,561. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $110,326 to a high of $165,413, with most professionals earning between $123,782 and $152,616.

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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 Technical Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Technical Scientist in Portland, ME. The base salary for Technical Scientist ranges from $123,782 to $152,616 with the average base salary of $138,561. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $130,786 to $168,834 with the average total cash compensation of $149,139.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $138,561 $123,782 - $152,616
Bonus $10,577 $7,004 - $16,217
Total Pay $149,139 $130,786 - $168,834
* 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 $123,444 - $152,200 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,444 - $152,200 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,193 - $150,657 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,193 - $150,657 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,362 - $152,098 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,194 - $151,891 COMPARE TO Portland, ME
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Technical Application Scientist LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $105,748 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,265
JOB TITLE Technical Support Scientist LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $79,932 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,247
JOB TITLE Technical Applications Scientist LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $105,736 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,454
JOB TITLE Scientist Technical Service LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $105,736 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,454
JOB TITLE Senior Scientist Technical Support LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $79,780 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,139
JOB TITLE Weather Scientist LOCATION Portland, ME MINIMUM SALARY $85,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $137,800
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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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