Community Health Workers Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $48,400 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.27
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $54,670
Employed locally 40
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $38,850
    50th (median)
    $48,400
    75th
    $52,880
    90th
    $54,670

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Community Health Workers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Mexico $71,210
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,400
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,350
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,270
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,360
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $71,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,020
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Bangor, ME is $23.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.44 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Bangor, ME is 5.2% below the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,850.