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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $67K | $32/hr |
| 92 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $67K | N/A |
| 93 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $66K | $31.71/hr |
| 94 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.69/hr |
| 95 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $65K | $31.48/hr |
| 96 | Paramedics | Healthcare | $65K | $31.4/hr |
| 97 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $65K | $31.35/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.07/hr |
| 99 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $64K | $31/hr |
| 100 | Surveyors | Engineering | $64K | $30.83/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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