What is the average salary in Bangor, ME?
$59,030a year
Average yearly pay across 306 jobs with official data in the Bangor, ME metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $28.38
- Jobs with data
- 306
- Workers counted
- 66,210
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $550,500 |
| Physician | $389,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $250,400 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,000 |
| Dentist | $204,800 |
| Chief Executive | $176,400 |
| Pharmacist | $145,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $136,700 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $34,140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $37,900 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,560 |
| Registered Nurse | $93,940 |
| Cashier | $32,200 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $56,250 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,040 |
| General and Operations Manager | $91,110 |
| Office Clerk | $45,310 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $37,080 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$89,330
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$131,500
- Chief Executive$176,400
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$136,700
- Construction Manager$113,200
- Education Administrator$100,600
- Education Administrator$85,930
- Facilities Manager$95,590
- Financial Manager$130,000
- Food Service Manager$66,960
- General and Operations Manager$91,110
- Human Resources Manager$126,600
- Industrial Production Manager$132,200
- Lodging Manager$58,120
- Manager$125,200
- Marketing Manager$126,600
- Medical and Health Services Manager$118,500
- Natural Sciences Manager$103,200
- Property$61,580
- Sales Manager$91,910
- Social and Community Service Manager$72,150
- Transportation$97,200
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$75,640
- Business Operations Specialist$65,920
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$69,520
- Claims Adjuster$81,330
- Compliance Officer$77,660
- Cost Estimator$72,850
- Financial and Investment Analyst$79,320
- Financial Specialist$71,330
- Fundraiser$60,400
- Human Resources Specialist$63,900
- Loan Officer$75,860
- Logistician$55,770
- Management Analyst$84,120
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$63,600
- Personal Financial Advisor$97,900
- Project Management Specialist$85,410
- Training and Development Specialist$60,780
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$96,860
- Computer Network Support Specialist$59,460
- Computer Occupation$81,310
- Computer Programmer$98,260
- Computer Systems Analyst$83,240
- Computer User Support Specialist$56,720
- Information Security Analyst$78,520
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$77,360
- Software Developer$104,100
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$74,130
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$62,610
- Civil Engineer$85,300
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,690
- Electrical Engineer$102,600
- Mechanical Engineer$105,500
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,510
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$49,910
- Surveyor$64,120
Life, physical, and social science
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$60,110
- Life$57,040
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$88,190
- Urban and Regional Planner$83,300
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$79,000
Community and social service
- Child$61,980
- Community Health Worker$48,680
- Educational$51,670
- Health Education Specialist$58,370
- Healthcare Social Worker$69,550
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,700
- Rehabilitation Counselor$38,550
- Social and Human Service Assistant$46,590
- Social Worker$62,690
- Substance Abuse$59,970
Legal
- Lawyer$116,200
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$58,280
Educational instruction and library
- Art$79,910
- Atmospheric$107,200
- Biological Science Teacher$84,080
- Business Teacher$106,700
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$60,260
- Communications Teacher$86,590
- Education Teacher$66,590
- Elementary School Teacher$60,080
- English Language and Literature Teacher$66,570
- Health Specialties Teacher$91,430
- Instructional Coordinator$81,220
- Kindergarten Teacher$47,650
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$62,090
- Library Technician$47,000
- Mathematical Science Teacher$83,010
- Middle School Teacher$62,090
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$81,860
- Postsecondary Teacher$77,940
- Preschool Teacher$38,780
- Psychology Teacher$81,660
- Secondary School Teacher$61,290
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$45,100
- Special Education Teacher$57,570
- Special Education Teacher$59,610
- Substitute Teacher$35,030
- Teaching Assistant$45,120
- Tutor$48,490
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$40,760
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$40,710
- Coach and Scout$51,550
- Editor$48,020
- Graphic Designer$56,570
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$44,030
- News Analyst$49,100
- Producer and Director$46,380
- Public Relations Specialist$53,610
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiologist$239,200
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$65,210
- Dental Hygienist$88,450
- Dentist$204,800
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$95,230
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$67,480
- Emergency Medical Technician$44,810
- Emergency Medicine Physician$239,200
- Family Medicine Physician$250,400
- Health Technologist and Technician$62,670
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$72,370
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$92,460
- Medical Records Specialist$46,780
- Nurse Anesthetist$239,000
- Nurse Practitioner$131,500
- Occupational Therapist$80,780
- Optician$45,360
- Paramedic$65,300
- Pharmacist$145,200
- Pharmacy Technician$44,880
- Physical Therapist$94,510
- Physician$389,200
- Physician Assistant$130,400
- Psychiatric Technician$44,060
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$77,620
- Radiologist$550,500
- Registered Nurse$93,940
- Respiratory Therapist$81,020
- Speech-Language Pathologist$77,160
- Surgical Technologist$60,620
- Veterinarian$127,700
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$48,510
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$49,160
- Healthcare Support Worker$44,780
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$37,900
- Medical Assistant$47,120
- Medical Equipment Preparer$46,200
- Nursing Assistant$46,970
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$63,520
- Pharmacy Aide$37,530
- Phlebotomist$45,340
- Physical Therapist Assistant$61,090
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,840
Protective service
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$44,280
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$88,710
- Firefighter$48,020
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$89,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$50,260
- Lifeguard$32,740
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$71,340
- School Bus Monitor$37,300
- Security Guard$36,860
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$43,880
- Chef and Head Cook$54,990
- Cook$34,560
- Cook$42,700
- Cook$40,760
- Cook$35,400
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$37,670
- Dishwasher$34,490
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$34,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$46,130
- Food Preparation Worker$34,970
- Food Server$34,560
- Host and Hostess$32,500
- Waiter and Waitress$45,610
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$50,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$60,010
- Janitor and Cleaner$37,080
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$43,620
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$36,260
- Pest Control Worker$46,870
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$32,900
- Animal Caretaker$35,610
- Childcare Worker$34,820
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,540
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,410
- Hairdresser$37,050
- Personal Care and Service Worker$38,200
- Recreation Worker$33,790
- Residential Advisor$43,150
- Usher$30,470
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$47,750
- Cashier$32,200
- Counter and Rental Clerk$42,940
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$83,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$52,200
- Insurance Sales Agent$60,850
- Parts Salesperson$44,090
- Retail Salesperson$35,560
- Sales Representative$94,940
- Sales Representative$65,970
- Sales Representatives of Service$53,850
- Security$70,410
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$48,750
- Billing and Posting Clerk$47,990
- Bookkeeping$49,000
- Court$45,770
- Customer Service Representative$42,530
- Data Entry Keyer$47,530
- Dispatcher$53,490
- Eligibility Interviewer$48,860
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,620
- Hotel$36,830
- Human Resources Assistant$47,920
- Information and Record Clerk$40,330
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$43,560
- Interviewer$43,580
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,670
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$50,020
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,640
- New Accounts Clerk$46,050
- Office Clerk$45,310
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$48,490
- Postal Service Clerk$61,570
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,300
- Procurement Clerk$50,110
- Production$43,690
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$52,380
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$39,630
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$40,980
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,170
- Shipping$45,510
- Teller$38,740
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$42,040
- Logging Equipment Operator$44,060
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$57,100
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$44,840
- Construction and Building Inspector$64,480
- Construction Laborer$44,420
- Electrician$63,390
- Fence Erector$44,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$73,200
- Helpers--Electrician$44,510
- Highway Maintenance Worker$47,050
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$52,000
- Painter$49,200
- Plumber$60,140
- Roofer$48,130
- Sheet Metal Worker$59,950
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$65,480
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$52,700
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$50,170
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$58,470
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$98,230
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$76,160
- Heating$61,430
- Helpers--Installation$35,870
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,070
- Installation$57,940
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$46,960
- Maintenance Worker$62,800
- Medical Equipment Repairer$60,640
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$59,360
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$46,720
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$45,430
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,440
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$80,900
- Tire Repairer and Changer$38,370
Production
- Baker$37,400
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,160
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,410
- Coating$48,480
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,570
- Food Batchmaker$38,650
- Helpers--Production Worker$41,720
- Inspector$45,770
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,610
- Machinist$54,080
- Meat$35,010
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$41,080
- Production Worker$43,200
- Sawing Machine Setter$41,340
- Sewing Machine Operator$46,060
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,980
- Welder$50,590
- Woodworking Machine Setter$43,300
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,600
- Bus Driver$46,630
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,500
- Crane and Tower Operator$46,540
- Driver/Sales Worker$44,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,810
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,250
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,180
- Laborer and Freight$41,600
- Light Truck Driver$43,420
- Motor Vehicle Operator$30,880
- Packer and Packager$30,840
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$38,570
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,340
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,040
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Bangor, ME?
About $59,030 a year ($28.38 an hour): the average of the 306 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Bangor, ME?
Radiologist ($550,500), Physician ($389,200), Family Medicine Physician ($250,400).
What are the most common jobs in Bangor, ME?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,550 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (2,290 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,210 jobs).
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.