Engineering Portland, ME Pop. 68,408

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Portland, Maine

The median petroleum engineer salary in Portland, ME is $142,344 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 10.2% above the Maine state average.

City Median
$142,344
vs State Avg
+$13,180
vs National
+$10,544
Cost of Living
108%

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Portland by Experience

In Portland, an entry-level petroleum engineer earns around $90,720, while experienced professionals earn up to $210,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 108% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$90,720
+$6,720 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$144,720
+$10,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$210,600
+$15,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Portland, ME

Percentile Portland
10th Percentile $86,400
25th Percentile $110,160
Median (50th) $142,344
75th Percentile $181,440
90th Percentile $218,160

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Other Maine Cities

South Portland, ME
$138,390
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$121,256
Pop. 32,029
Lewiston, ME
$118,620
Pop. 37,121
Auburn, ME
$117,302
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Petroleum Engineer in Portland

Education

Most petroleum engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Portland and the surrounding Maine area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Reservoir EngineeringDrillingGeologySimulation SoftwareProject ManagementData Analysis

Job Outlook

Nationally, petroleum engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Portland may vary based on local industry and population growth.