Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $35,870 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $31,680
90th percentile $42,510
Employed locally 30
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,680
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $35,870
    75th
    $36,080
    90th
    $42,510

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $50,830
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $49,460
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $49,170
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,650

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,310
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,250
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,920
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Bangor, ME is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.44 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Bangor, ME is 7.7% below the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,680 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.