Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $40,440 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.44
10th percentile $33,210
90th percentile $58,020
Employed locally 40
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,210
    25th
    $36,960
    50th (median)
    $40,440
    75th
    $47,410
    90th
    $58,020

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,070
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $48,590

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,480
    Bakers $36,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Bangor, ME is $19.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.00 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Bangor, ME is 5.8% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,210 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,960.