Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $45,620 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $56,090
Employed locally 660
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $40,000
    50th (median)
    $45,620
    75th
    $47,800
    90th
    $56,090

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $53,850
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,750
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,510
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,990

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,640
    Customer Service Representatives$40,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,590
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Bangor, ME is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Bangor, ME is 2.2% above the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Bangor?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,000.