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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $78K | $37.32/hr |
| 72 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $77K | $37.19/hr |
| 73 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $77K | $37.09/hr |
| 74 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.62/hr |
| 75 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.47/hr |
| 76 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.37/hr |
| 77 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $74K | $35.64/hr |
| 78 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $74K | $35.44/hr |
| 79 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $73K | $35.19/hr |
| 80 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.02/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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