Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $36,750 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $33,730
90th percentile $44,030
Employed locally 2,140
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,730
    25th
    $35,900
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $38,490
    90th
    $44,030

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 58% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,750
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,690
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,940
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,700
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,210

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$46,600
    Medical Assistants$46,370
    Dental Assistants$48,340
    Phlebotomists$42,000
    Physical Therapist Assistants$57,170
    Medical Equipment Preparers$44,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Bangor, ME is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.59 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Bangor, ME is 5.3% above the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Bangor?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $33,730 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,900.