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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $81K | $39.05/hr |
| 62 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $81K | $38.95/hr |
| 63 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.89/hr |
| 64 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $81K | $38.84/hr |
| 65 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $80K | N/A |
| 66 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $79K | $38.14/hr |
| 67 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $79K | $37.98/hr |
| 68 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $79K | $37.75/hr |
| 69 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $78K | N/A |
| 70 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.34/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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