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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $91K | $43.8/hr |
| 42 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $90K | $43.19/hr |
| 43 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $89K | $42.95/hr |
| 44 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $89K | $42.65/hr |
| 45 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $88K | $42.53/hr |
| 46 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $88K | $42.4/hr |
| 47 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $87K | N/A |
| 48 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $86K | $41.31/hr |
| 49 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $85K | $41.06/hr |
| 50 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $85K | $41.01/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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