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QA Engineer Salary in Portland, Maine

The median qa engineer salary in Portland, ME is $94,500 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 10.5% above the Maine state average.

City Median
$94,500
vs State Avg
+$9,000
vs National
+$4,500
Cost of Living
108%

QA Engineer Salary in Portland by Experience

In Portland, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $60,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $141,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 108% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$60,900
+$2,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$96,600
+$4,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$141,750
+$6,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Portland, ME

Percentile Portland
10th Percentile $57,750
25th Percentile $75,600
Median (50th) $94,500
75th Percentile $123,900
90th Percentile $149,100

QA Engineer Salary in Other Maine Cities

South Portland, ME
$91,800
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$80,100
Pop. 32,029
Lewiston, ME
$78,300
Pop. 37,121
Auburn, ME
$77,400
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a QA Engineer in Portland

Education

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

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook

Nationally, qa engineer employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Portland may vary based on local industry and population growth.