Top Paying Jobs in Bangor, ME
Bangor, ME has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,060 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($550,480), Physicians, All Other ($389,240), Family Medicine Physicians ($250,350). The cost of living index is 96.51 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,392/month.
$102K
Avg. median salary
96.51
Cost of living index
$1,392
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Bangor
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $550K | $264.66/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $389K | $187.14/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $250K | $120.36/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $239K | $114.91/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $205K | $98.45/hr |
| 6 | Chief Executives | Management | $176K | $84.79/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $145K | $69.81/hr |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $137K | $65.71/hr |
| 9 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $132K | $63.57/hr |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $131K | $63.22/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bangor
Cost of living vs. national average-3.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,392/mo
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