Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $60,220 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $46,580
90th percentile $78,750
Employed locally 260
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,580
    25th
    $51,280
    50th (median)
    $60,220
    75th
    $68,370
    90th
    $78,750

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 95% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $72,630
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $72,310
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $72,310
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $70,050
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $68,330

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,360
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $71,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,020
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,120
    Social Workers, All Other $60,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Bangor, ME is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.71 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Bangor, ME is 2.8% above the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,580 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,280.