Nursing Assistants Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $46,600 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $37,550
90th percentile $53,580
Employed locally 1,130
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,550
    25th
    $43,120
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $53,580

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 74% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,690
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $47,450
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,430
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,420

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,750
    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 Nursing Assistants make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Bangor, ME is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.95 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Bangor, ME is 17.9% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Bangor?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,550 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,120.