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Videographer Salary in Portland, Maine

The median videographer salary in Portland, ME is $66,960 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 10.2% above the Maine state average.

City Median
$66,960
vs State Avg
+$6,200
vs National
+$4,960
Cost of Living
108%

Videographer Salary in Portland by Experience

In Portland, an entry-level videographer earns around $41,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $113,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 108% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$41,040
+$3,040 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$69,120
+$5,120 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$113,400
+$8,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Portland, ME

Percentile Portland
10th Percentile $37,800
25th Percentile $49,680
Median (50th) $66,960
75th Percentile $91,800
90th Percentile $120,960

Videographer Salary in Other Maine Cities

South Portland, ME
$65,100
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$57,040
Pop. 32,029
Lewiston, ME
$55,800
Pop. 37,121
Auburn, ME
$55,180
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Videographer in Portland

Education

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

Key Skills

Video ProductionPremiere ProAfter EffectsLightingAudio RecordingStorytelling

Job Outlook

Nationally, videographer employment is projected to grow 12% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Portland may vary based on local industry and population growth.