Bakers Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $36,570 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $31,430
90th percentile $44,030
Employed locally 160
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,430
    25th
    $32,190
    50th (median)
    $36,570
    75th
    $40,250
    90th
    $44,030

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 58% Median Bakers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,980
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,110

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,480
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,210
    Machinists $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Bangor, ME is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.86 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Bangor, ME is 0.2% below the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,430 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,190.