Human Resources Managers Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $122,140 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $58.72
10th percentile $72,060
90th percentile $180,790
Employed locally 80
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,060
    25th
    $95,210
    50th (median)
    $122,140
    75th
    $153,050
    90th
    $180,790

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 193% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 93% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $161,760
    Merced, CA $156,430
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $155,390
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $153,100
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $146,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $139,490

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $88,500
    Medical and Health Services Managers $104,550
    Financial Managers $131,260
    Sales Managers $97,970
    Managers, All Other $141,610
    Social and Community Service Managers $67,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Bangor, ME is $58.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.53 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Bangor, ME is 12.8% below the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Managers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $72,060 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,210.