Physician Assistants Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $130,920 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.94
10th percentile $103,280
90th percentile $164,900
Employed locally 110
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,280
    25th
    $117,750
    50th (median)
    $130,920
    75th
    $141,510
    90th
    $164,900

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 207% Median Physician Assistants salary is 107% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,310
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $158,300
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $154,400
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $153,630

    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 Physician Assistants make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Bangor, ME is $62.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.40 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Bangor, ME is 1.8% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $103,280 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,750.