💰 COL Index: 92 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Bangor, ME

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 27 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$77,319
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$84,502
model average ÷ 91.5 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$153,600
City 1BR Rent Reference
$971
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Bangor?

$77,319 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 27 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$77,319/year
Gross monthly equivalent$6,443/month
Household income context$58,096

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 27-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -3% vs national

Marketing Manager

$153,600
💡 Purchasing-power model $167,869
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.85/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
🥈 -3% vs national

Pharmacist

$132,561
💡 Purchasing-power model $144,875
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.73/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
🥉 -3% vs national

Software Developer

$124,014
💡 Purchasing-power model $135,534
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.62/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
4️⃣ -3% vs national

Construction Manager

$105,450
💡 Purchasing-power model $115,246
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.70/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
5️⃣ -3% vs national

Project Manager

$98,697
💡 Purchasing-power model $107,866
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.45/hr
National projected growth +6.0%

📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 27 Occupations in Bangor

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (91.5/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 27 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $153,600
2 Pharmacist $132,561
3 Software Developer $124,014
4 Construction Manager $105,450
5 Project Manager $98,697
6 Physical Therapist $97,167
7 Financial Analyst $96,485
8 Web Developer $90,384
9 Dental Hygienist $85,297
10 Accountant $83,884
11 Registered Nurse $83,875
12 Data Analyst $81,234
13 Police Officer $72,999
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,924
15 Elementary School Teacher $62,046
16 Plumber $61,734
17 Paralegal $61,149
18 Electrician $59,980
19 Real Estate Agent $59,912
20 Graphic Designer $59,775
21 Firefighter $55,663
22 Carpenter $55,468
23 HVAC Technician $54,250
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,736
25 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,724
26 Welder $48,325
27 Medical Assistant $37,294

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Bangor salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.974×–1.363× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 91.5 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Bangor

🏠
1BR Rent
$971/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,239/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$275,500
📉
Unemployment
3.0%
💳
Median Income
$58,096
🎓
College Educated
36%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
92
Below Avg Cost

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Bangor Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Bangor mean on this page?

$77,319 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 27 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Bangor workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Bangor?

The selected-occupation model average equals about $6,443 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Bangor?

There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Bangor?

No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.974×–1.363× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Bangor

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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