Childcare Workers Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $33,850 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.28
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $37,900
Employed locally 460
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $30,590
    50th (median)
    $33,850
    75th
    $35,160
    90th
    $37,900

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Childcare Workers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,970

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Animal Caretakers $34,450
    Recreation Workers $32,560
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,370
    Residential Advisors $41,270
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $36,090
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $30,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Bangor, ME is $16.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.71 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Bangor, ME is 5.6% above the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,590.