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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $72K | $34.79/hr |
| 82 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $72K | $34.69/hr |
| 83 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $71K | $34.3/hr |
| 84 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.29/hr |
| 85 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $70K | $33.85/hr |
| 86 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $70K | $33.44/hr |
| 87 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.42/hr |
| 88 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $67K | $32.44/hr |
| 89 | Food Service Managers | Management | $67K | $32.19/hr |
| 90 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $67K | 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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