Accountants and Auditors pay in Portland-South Portland
In Portland-South Portland (ME), the median pay for accountants and auditors is $38.36 an hour ($79,790 a year). About 1,780 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). It is 3% higher than the Maine median ($77,480).
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Portland-South Portland (ME)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.05 | $60,420 |
| 25% of workers | $32.00 | $66,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.36 | $79,790 |
| 75% of workers | $48.68 | $101,260 |
| 90% of workers | $61.77 | $128,480 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland (this page) | $79,790 | 1,780 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $75,980 | 320 |
| Bangor | $75,640 | 400 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
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