Graphic Designers Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $49,850 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.97
10th percentile $39,740
90th percentile $73,810
Employed locally 50
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,740
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $49,850
    75th
    $59,950
    90th
    $73,810

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 79% Median Graphic Designers salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,670
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,470
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $68,640
    Merced, CA $63,340
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $63,270

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,970
    Coaches and Scouts $61,270
    Public Relations Specialists $51,030
    Audio and Video Technicians $39,350
    Producers and Directors $45,610
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $45,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Bangor, ME is $23.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.91 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Bangor, ME is 18.7% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,740 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.