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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $131K | $63.2/hr |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $130K | $62.68/hr |
| 13 | Financial Managers | Management | $130K | $62.51/hr |
| 14 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $128K | $61.41/hr |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | Management | $127K | $60.85/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $127K | $60.85/hr |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | Management | $125K | $60.21/hr |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $118K | $56.95/hr |
| 19 | Lawyers | Legal | $116K | $55.89/hr |
| 20 | Construction Managers | Management | $113K | $54.44/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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