Civil Engineers Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $84,970 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.85
10th percentile $61,650
90th percentile $129,730
Employed locally 170
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,650
    25th
    $66,200
    50th (median)
    $84,970
    75th
    $108,580
    90th
    $129,730

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Civil Engineers salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $111,650
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $112,960
    Mechanical Engineers $103,820
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,230
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,880
    Surveyors $70,910
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Bangor, ME is $40.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.69 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Bangor, ME is 14.7% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,650 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,200.