Electricians Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $63,680 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.62
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $95,310
Employed locally 270
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $59,280
    50th (median)
    $63,680
    75th
    $75,870
    90th
    $95,310

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 101% Median Electricians salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,400
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $82,170
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $81,990
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Medford, OR $80,770

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,460
    Construction Laborers $42,840
    Carpenters $50,950
    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 Electricians make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Bangor, ME is $30.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.59 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Bangor, ME is 2.1% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,280.