How much does a recreation worker make in Bangor?
$33,790a year
Median yearly pay for recreation workers in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $16.25 an hour or $2,816 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.25
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 206 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,470Median: $33,790Highest 10%: $53,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| 25th | $30,550 | $14.69 | |
| Median | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| 75th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| 90th | $53,780 | $25.86 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for recreation workers.
| Portland, ME | $38,230 |
| Lewiston, ME | $36,230 |
Related jobs in Bangor
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $45,540 |
| Residential Advisor | $43,150 |
| Personal Care and Service Worker | $38,200 |
| Hairdresser | $37,050 |
| Animal Caretaker | $35,610 |
| Childcare Worker | $34,820 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $32,900 |
| Usher | $30,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation worker make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $16.25 ($33,790 a year).
Do recreation workers make more in Bangor than the national average?
No: $33,790 against $36,560 nationally, 8% less.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $37,450, so Bangor pays 10% less.
Where does Bangor rank for recreation worker pay?
206 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a recreation worker make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,780 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.