Median DOL Salary
$88,405
Total DOL Filings
140
Companies Hiring
55
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Portland, MA$88,405
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Portland, MA is 45.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Portland
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Pros Inc | 37 | $83,366 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 19 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| GLOBAL AMERICAN STAFFING | 15 | $59,280 | Other | |
| Unum Group | 11 | $118,895 | Other | |
| WEX Inc. | 9 | $101,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 9 | $69,200 | Other | |
| University of New England | 5 | $120,000 | Other | |
| MaineHealth | 4 | $114,769 | Other | |
| Bangkok Thai Enterprises, Inc. | 3 | $26,624 | Other | |
| Veritas Prime | 2 | $90,813 | Other | |
| Quality Matrix Inc | 2 | $75,317 | Other | |
| BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC. | 2 | $77,600 | Other | |
| Thornton Tomasetti | 2 | $80,184 | Other | |
| Blackhawk Network, Inc. | 2 | $122,699 | Other | |
| Advanced Technology Services Inc. | 2 | $70,000 | Other | |
| PORTLAND FALCON 20 LLC | 1 | $107,580 | Other | |
| MAINE BASKETBALL, LLC | 1 | $25,000 | Other | |
| STONE COAST FUND SERVICES LLC | 1 | $81,500 | Other | |
| Avangrid Service Company | 1 | $113,818 | Other | |
| Winxnet | 1 | $60,951 | Other | |
| TILSON TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 1 | $87,500 | Other | |
| Renee Systems Inc | 1 | $76,606 | Other | |
| ESRI INC. | 1 | $90,379 | Other | |
| Cotiviti Inc. | 1 | $102,511 | Other | |
| Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. | 1 | $93,122 | Other |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,410 | N/A |
| Neurologists | $234,660 | 290 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $221,710 | 600 |
| Psychiatrists | $221,160 | 1,210 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $218,800 | 8,880 |
| Physicians, All Other | $216,170 | 7,890 |
| Pediatricians, General | $213,230 | 2,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $203,300 | 25,640 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $193,200 | 200 |
| Marketing Managers | $192,480 | 13,520 |
Salary Trend in Portland, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Portland, MA has a cost of living index of 146.5, which is 46.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $68,259 in an average-cost city.
Compare to Other Cities
See how Portland, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.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.