Healthcare Portland, ME Pop. 68,408

Psychologist Salary in Portland, Maine

The median psychologist salary in Portland, ME is $93,863 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 10.0% above the Maine state average.

City Median
$93,863
vs State Avg
+$8,533
vs National
+$8,533
Cost of Living
108%

Psychologist Salary in Portland by Experience

In Portland, an entry-level psychologist earns around $57,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $159,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 108% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,200
+$5,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$96,800
+$8,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$159,500
+$14,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Portland, ME

Percentile Portland
10th Percentile $52,800
25th Percentile $70,400
Median (50th) $93,863
75th Percentile $126,500
90th Percentile $170,500

Psychologist Salary in Other Maine Cities

South Portland, ME
$91,303
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$80,210
Pop. 32,029
Lewiston, ME
$78,504
Pop. 37,121
Auburn, ME
$77,650
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Psychologist in Portland

Education

Most psychologist positions require a doctoral degree. Portland and the surrounding Maine area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPsychological AssessmentCBT/DBTResearch MethodsClinical DocumentationEthics

Job Outlook

Nationally, psychologist employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Portland may vary based on local industry and population growth.