Human Resources Specialists Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $60,420 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $40,050
90th percentile $93,860
Employed locally 320
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,050
    25th
    $43,960
    50th (median)
    $60,420
    75th
    $77,650
    90th
    $93,860

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,410
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $77,140
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $75,300

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,040
    Accountants and Auditors $76,500
    Compliance Officers $94,270
    Project Management Specialists $82,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,930
    Training and Development Specialists $60,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Bangor, ME is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Bangor, ME is 17.1% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,050 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,960.