Machinists Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $59,500 +6% vs national
Median hourly $28.61
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $73,810
Employed locally 80
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $59,500
    75th
    $73,660
    90th
    $73,810

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 94% Median Machinists salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,520
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Rome, GA $67,160

    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 Machinists make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Bangor, ME is $28.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.97 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Bangor, ME is 6% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Bangor?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.