HealthcareUpdated Q1 2025

Anesthesiologist Salary
in Portland, ME

Administer anesthesia and monitor patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Median salary in Portland: $390K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$390K
per year
Take-home: $246K

Salary range in Portland

Entry level (25th)$300,000
Median (50th)$390,000
Senior (75th)$480,000
Top earner (90th)$580,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Portland, Maine.

Key facts for Portland

Median salary
$390K
annual
Take-home pay
$246K
after fed/state tax
COL index
115
100 = US avg
State income tax
7.15%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,600
per month
YoY growth
+2.1%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Portland Anesthesiologist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $390K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Portland

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Anesthesiologist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$327K$356K$384K$413K$441K201920212023202520272029
2026
$400K
projected
2027
$410K
projected
2028
$420K
projected
2029
$430K
projected
2030
$441K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$390,000+$0
2028 projected$390,000+$0
2029 projected$390,000+$0
2030 projected$390,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Anesthesiologist Salary in Portland, Maine: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Anesthesiologist salary in Portland, ME is $390,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Portland–ME metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Anesthesiologist in Portland

Entry-level Anesthesiologists in Portland with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $300,000 and $390,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $390,000 to $480,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $480,000 to $580,000 or more.

Cost of living in Portland for Anesthesiologists

Portland has a cost of living index of 115 compared to the US national average of 100. Portland's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Maine has a 7.15% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Anesthesiologist

MD; anesthesiology residency. 2% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Anesthesiologist salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Portland (current)$390K115
Lewiston98