Bartenders Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $43,870 +30.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.09
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $90,630
Employed locally 310
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $30,730
    50th (median)
    $43,870
    75th
    $70,390
    90th
    $90,630

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 69% Median Bartenders salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Portland-South Portland, ME $51,180
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,910
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,900

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,220
    Waiters and Waitresses $38,630
    Food Preparation Workers $35,370
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,630
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Bangor, ME is $21.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.02 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Bangor, ME is 30.8% above the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,730.