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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.44/hr |
| 52 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $84K | N/A |
| 53 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $84K | $40.22/hr |
| 54 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $83K | $40.05/hr |
| 55 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $83K | $40.02/hr |
| 56 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $83K | N/A |
| 57 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $82K | N/A |
| 58 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $82K | N/A |
| 59 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 60 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $81K | $39.09/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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