Data Scientists Salary in Maine

Data scientists in Maine earn the most in Portland (average $102,400 a year) and the least in Lewiston ($88,880), across the 2 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $97,500 and the median at $90,880 for 1,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Maine

Portland$102,400
Lewiston$88,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$102,400	$97,840	$79,570	$75,568	102
Lewiston	$88,880	$81,570	$63,840	$67,023	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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