Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $92,200 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.33
10th percentile $58,200
90th percentile $121,400
Employed locally 50
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,200
    25th
    $70,300
    50th (median)
    $92,200
    75th
    $94,240
    90th
    $121,400

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 146% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $113,120
    Lawrence, KS $109,740

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $101,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $101,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,190
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $97,640
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $97,160
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,310

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $69,580
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,760
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Bangor, ME is $44.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.93 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Bangor, ME is 9.9% above the national median of $83,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Bangor?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,200 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,300.