Financial Specialists, All Other pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,060 or more. The middle half of other financial specialists in Portland earn between $92,100 and $109,060.
- $65K10th
- $92K25th
- $109KMedian
- $109K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,910 | $8,242 | $47.55 |
| Median | $109,060 | $9,088 | $52.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,100 | $7,675 | $44.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,060 | $9,088 | $52.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Specialists, All Other pay in Portland vs. Maine and the U.S.
Other financial specialists in Portland earn 14% less than the Maine average ($115,680) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($93,810). At the median the gap is +34% against the U.S. median of $81,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $98,910 | $109,060 | $65,210 | $109,060 | n/a |
| Maine | $115,680 | $109,060 | $62,720 | $120,180 | 1,250 |
| United States | $93,810 | $81,100 | $48,460 | $151,490 | 132,130 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Financial Specialists, All Other salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $98,910, a single filer in Portland takes home about $73,362 a year, or $6,114 a month and $2,822 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 other financial specialists? 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 $98,910 buys what about $97,106 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($56,960). A typical home costs $542,063, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Specialists, All Other salary in other Maine cities
Portland ranks 1st of 2 Maine metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Portland$98,910
- Bangor$71,090
Highest-paying cities for other financial specialists
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($138,620).
- New York, NY$138,620
- Lexington Park, MD$130,120
- San Jose, CA$129,140
- Texarkana, TX$124,910
- Washington, DC$121,470
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Financial Specialists, All Other salary in Portland: questions
How much do other financial specialists make an hour in Portland?
$47.56 an hour on average, and $52.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other financial specialists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other financial specialists take-home pay in Portland?
About $73,362 a year ($6,114 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,910. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do other financial specialists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($93,810).
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 13-2099; area Portland-South Portland, ME (38860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.1%.
- 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.
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