Tech Salaries in Portland, ME 2025 -- 40 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Portland, ME earn a median salary of $128,710, which is 5.3% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Portland, ME

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Actuaries	$138,220	$116,480	$138,220	50
Computer Programmers	$131,960	$95,080	$191,670	190
Software Developers	$128,710	$96,940	$166,330	1,460
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$127,280	$101,440	$158,750	--
Engineers, All Other	$123,780	$106,060	$139,240	510
Nuclear Engineers	$120,430	$107,060	$135,260	370
Database Architects	$114,270	$100,600	$157,300	70
Computer Occupations, All Other	$113,760	$93,650	$146,660	570
Electrical Engineers	$113,760	$97,590	$133,910	650
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$108,850	$94,890	$120,430	750
Mechanical Engineers	$107,060	$87,060	$127,540	630
Computer Network Architects	$105,850	$100,580	$131,440	210
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$104,850	$82,370	$129,380	230
Information Security Analysts	$103,440	$77,120	$132,400	180
Operations Research Analysts	$102,860	$76,630	$141,050	100
Environmental Engineers	$102,270	$81,180	$130,480	100
Civil Engineers	$102,240	$82,100	$124,800	710
Computer Systems Analysts	$101,470	$80,980	$127,290	1,090
Industrial Engineers	$101,030	$88,880	$128,140	660
Data Scientists	$97,840	$79,570	$125,570	620
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$92,520	$77,970	$107,060	370
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$92,050	$79,530	$105,010	230
Surveyors	$88,880	$68,850	$123,460	160
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$85,510	$81,040	$105,100	160
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$85,180	$60,740	$104,770	70
Database Administrators	$83,290	$63,120	$106,210	120
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$83,250	$68,800	$83,260	--
Landscape Architects	$82,870	$78,320	$102,460	80
Computer Network Support Specialists	$80,590	$64,960	$81,490	--
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$78,830	$67,220	$106,280	360
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,520	$63,070	$93,120	190
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,380	$60,810	$85,590	90
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,320	$64,850	$77,320	170
Mechanical Drafters	$76,360	$61,470	$76,360	570
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$75,940	$61,660	$78,800	60
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$70,610	$59,040	$83,200	260
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$68,700	$61,220	$99,210	100
Statisticians	$68,060	$68,060	$100,030	30
Computer User Support Specialists	$62,540	$58,980	$74,290	1,390
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,420	$51,730	$65,380	110

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Portland, ME?

The highest paying tech jobs in Portland, ME are Actuaries ($138,220 median), Computer Programmers ($131,960 median), Software Developers ($128,710 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Portland, ME?

Software developers in Portland, ME earn a median salary of $128,710, with salaries ranging from $96,940 at the 25th percentile to $166,330 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 1,460 software developers are employed in the area.