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How much does a welder make in Bangor?

$50,590a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $24.32 an hour or $4,216 a month.

Hourly
$24.32
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
233 of 382
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,170Median: $50,590Highest 10%: $70,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,170$20.75
25th$47,960$23.06
Median$50,590$24.32
75th$62,670$30.13
90th$70,800$34.04

Other cities in Maine

Median yearly pay for welders.

Portland, ME$66,420
Lewiston, ME$55,520
Welder salary in Maine Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Bangor

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,570
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,980
Machinist$54,080
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,410
Sewing Machine Operator$46,060
Inspector$45,770
Woodworking Machine Setter$43,300
Helpers--Production Worker$41,720
Sawing Machine Setter$41,340
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$41,080
Salaries for every job in Bangor, ME

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Bangor?

The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $24.32 ($50,590 a year).

Do welders make more in Bangor than the national average?

No: $50,590 against $53,750 nationally, 6% less.

How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $62,220, so Bangor pays 19% less.

Where does Bangor rank for welder pay?

233 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Bangor?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,800 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.