Health Education Specialists Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $60,380 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $81,270
Employed locally 40
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $53,130
    50th (median)
    $60,380
    75th
    $69,790
    90th
    $81,270

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Health Education Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Health Education Specialists salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Health Education Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    District of Columbia $110,620
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $109,260
    Maryland $101,090
    Georgia $97,010
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,370

    Nearby metros — Health Education Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $78,570
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $78,070
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $77,880
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,770
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $77,240

    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 Health Education Specialists make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Health Education Specialists in Bangor, ME is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.66 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Health Education Specialists salaries?

    The median Health Education Specialists salary in Bangor, ME is 4.2% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Health Education Specialists in Bangor?

    Entry-level Health Education Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,130.