Pharmacists Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $138,740 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $66.70
10th percentile $99,110
90th percentile $167,200
Employed locally 170
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,110
    25th
    $127,350
    50th (median)
    $138,740
    75th
    $158,860
    90th
    $167,200

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 219% Median Pharmacists salary is 119% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $162,990
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $159,640

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,320
    Nurse Practitioners $127,160
    Physical Therapists $92,520
    Psychiatric Technicians $43,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Bangor, ME is $66.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.54 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Bangor, ME is 0.9% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $99,110 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,350.