How much does a bartender make in Bangor?
$43,880a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $21.10 an hour or $3,657 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.10
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,470Median: $43,880Highest 10%: $95,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| 25th | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| 75th | $70,610 | $33.95 | |
| 90th | $95,730 | $46.02 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Portland, ME | $54,170 |
| Lewiston, ME | $45,040 |
Related jobs in Bangor
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $54,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,130 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $45,610 |
| Cook | $42,700 |
| Cook | $40,760 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $37,670 |
| Cook | $35,400 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,970 |
| Cook | $34,560 |
| Dishwasher | $34,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $21.10 ($43,880 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Bangor than the national average?
Yes: $43,880 against $34,340 nationally, 28% more.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $48,920, so Bangor pays 10% less.
Where does Bangor rank for bartender pay?
41 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,730 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.