Office Clerks, General Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $43,270 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $34,430
90th percentile $57,260
Employed locally 1,470
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,430
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $43,270
    75th
    $48,940
    90th
    $57,260

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 68% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $60,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,470
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,030
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $50,950
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $49,680
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $48,310
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,230

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,640
    Customer Service Representatives $40,360
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,590
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Bangor, ME is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.77 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Bangor, ME is 0.8% below the national median of $43,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Clerks, General in Bangor?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $34,430 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.