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Careers in Portland-South Portland, ME

Part of Maine.

Portland-South Portland, ME’s regional price level is above the national average (index 101.858, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 2.3% · 312,136 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Radiologists$578,230
  2. 2Physicians, All Other$442,790
  3. 3Obstetricians and Gynecologists$438,700
  4. 4Anesthesiologists$438,550
  5. 5Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$337,850

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Retail Salespersons8,510 employed
  2. 2Home Health and Personal Care Aides8,150 employed
  3. 3Fast Food and Counter Workers8,040 employed
  4. 4General and Operations Managers7,160 employed
  5. 5Registered Nurses6,970 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Marine Engineers and Naval Architects14.82× national avg
  2. 2Nuclear Engineers13.03× national avg
  3. 3Stonemasons8.90× national avg
  4. 4Mechanical Drafters7.75× national avg
  5. 5Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other6.74× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Radiologists$567,682
  2. 2Physicians, All Other$434,713
  3. 3Obstetricians and Gynecologists$430,698
  4. 4Anesthesiologists$430,550
  5. 5Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$331,687

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Maine state page.