Carpenters Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $50,950 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.49
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $64,720
Employed locally 390
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $48,550
    50th (median)
    $50,950
    75th
    $61,920
    90th
    $64,720

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 81% Median Carpenters salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,100
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,210

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,460
    Construction Laborers $42,840
    Electricians $63,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,740
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Bangor, ME is $24.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.93 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Bangor, ME is 14.1% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $46,380 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,550.