Median DOL Salary
$64,696
Total DOL Filings
222
Companies Hiring
9
Cost of Living Index
111.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Orono, ME$64,696
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Orono, ME is 6.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Orono
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | 213 | $59,999 | Other | |
| SENSOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 8 | $51,500 | Other | |
| University of Maine System | 5 | $72,500 | Other | |
| Town of Orono | 4 | $52,894 | Other | |
| Orono Pharmacy | 2 | $107,640 | Other | |
| Eastern Maine Medical Center | 2 | $260,000 | Other | |
| FVG INC. | 1 | $96,000 | Other | |
| ENVIRONETIX TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | 1 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Bank of America N.A. | 1 | $116,191 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Orono
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,000 | +43.3% | 7 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -15.9% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | -18% | 8 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,500 | -34% | 6 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | -20% | 7 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,384 | -39.4% | 15 |
| Chemists | $48,000 | -18.3% | 7 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $45,000 | -32.8% | 6 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $32,500 | -33.9% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Maine
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Maine.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $229,900 | 450 |
| Pediatricians, General | $224,200 | 140 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,590 | 630 |
| Dentists, General | $208,860 | 450 |
| Podiatrists | $161,800 | 50 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $158,190 | 40 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,770 | 80 |
| Database Architects | $154,790 | 250 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $149,700 | N/A |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $143,090 | 40 |
Salary Trend in Orono, ME
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Orono, ME has a cost of living index of 111.5, which is 11.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $89,686 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,000 | $98,655 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | $76,233 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | $75,336 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,500 | $60,538 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | $58,296 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.