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Physician Assistant Salary in Portland, ME
A mid-level Physician Assistant in Portland, ME earns a median $131,180, ranging $112,510 (P25) to $160,700 (P90).
Physician Assistant salary percentiles in Portland, ME
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $112,510 |
| Median (50th) | $131,180 |
| 75th percentile | $140,640 |
| 90th percentile | $160,700 |
| Mean | $131,600 |
Job outlook
Nationally, Physician Assistants is projected to grow +26.6% with ~12,200 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Physician Assistant bands for Portland, ME draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this physician assistant salary data for Portland, ME come from?
Every percentile for physician assistant roles in Portland, ME is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Portland, ME physician assistant salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Portland, ME figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Portland, ME?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for physician assistant roles in the Portland, ME metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Portland, ME data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the physician assistant figures for Portland, ME refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.