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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $97K | $46.73/hr |
| 32 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $97K | $46.57/hr |
| 33 | Facilities Managers | Management | $96K | $45.96/hr |
| 34 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $95K | $45.78/hr |
| 35 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $95K | $45.65/hr |
| 36 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 37 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $94K | $45.16/hr |
| 38 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.45/hr |
| 39 | Sales Managers | Management | $92K | $44.19/hr |
| 40 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $91K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Bangor
Cost of living vs. national average-3.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,392/mo
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