Epidemiologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,370 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Portland earn between $52,010 and $84,760.
- $52K10th
- $52K25th
- $66KMedian
- $85K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,550 | $6,379 | $36.80 |
| Median | $65,950 | $5,496 | $31.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,010 | $4,334 | $25.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,760 | $7,063 | $40.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Portland vs. Maine and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Portland earn about the same as the Maine average ($75,940) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $76,550 | $65,950 | $52,000 | $88,370 | 40 |
| Maine | $75,940 | $68,850 | $52,000 | $84,760 | 60 |
| United States | $97,890 | $87,220 | $61,270 | $138,800 | 12,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $76,550, a single filer in Portland takes home about $59,194 a year, or $4,933 a month and $2,277 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Is Portland a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.9), so the average $76,550 buys what about $75,154 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($56,960). A typical home costs $542,063, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Providence, RI$105,310
- Hartford, CT$92,070
- Albany, NY$101,350
- New York, NY$112,950
- Trenton, NJ$108,390
Highest-paying cities for epidemiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($140,680).
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
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Epidemiologists salary in Portland: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Portland?
$36.80 an hour on average, and $31.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $59,194 a year ($4,933 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,550. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do epidemiologists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,890).
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 19-1041; area Portland-South Portland, ME (38860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.57, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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