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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Bangor?

$48,170a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $23.16 an hour or $4,014 a month.

Hourly
$23.16
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
94 of 392
Jobs in the area
870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,210Median: $48,170Highest 10%: $59,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,210$18.85
25th$42,710$20.53
Median$48,170$23.16
75th$51,880$24.94
90th$59,320$28.52

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Portland, ME$52,000
Lewiston, ME$48,880
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Related jobs in Bangor

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,620
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,830
Postal Service Clerk$61,570
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,300
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
Dispatcher$53,490
Public Safety Telecommunicator$52,380
Procurement Clerk$50,110
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$50,020
Bookkeeping$49,000
Salaries for every job in Bangor, ME

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Bangor?

The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $23.16 ($48,170 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Bangor than the national average?

Yes: $48,170 against $47,540 nationally, 1% more.

How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $49,820, so Bangor pays 3% less.

Where does Bangor rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

94 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Bangor?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,320 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.