Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $40,080 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.27
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $45,940
Employed locally 50
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $36,040
    50th (median)
    $40,080
    75th
    $43,790
    90th
    $45,940

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Carpenters salary vs area income 63% Median Helpers--Carpenters salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,090
    Bend, OR $58,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,720
    New Haven, CT $52,760
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $52,760

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,150
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $48,610
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $48,260
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $46,680
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,340
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,070

    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
    Electricians $63,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,740
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Carpenters make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Carpenters in Bangor, ME is $19.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.09 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Helpers--Carpenters salaries?

    The median Helpers--Carpenters salary in Bangor, ME is 3.7% below the national median of $41,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Carpenters in Bangor?

    Entry-level Helpers--Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,040.