Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $60,260 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $59,740
90th percentile $80,620
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,740
    25th
    $60,060
    50th (median)
    $60,260
    75th
    $60,620
    90th
    $80,620

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 95% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Plant and System Operators, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $87,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,590
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,510
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,840
    Billings, MT $83,530

    Nearby metros — Plant and System Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $87,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,770
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $77,670
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $74,880
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $72,460
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $70,460

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,480
    Bakers $36,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Plant and System Operators, All Other make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Bangor, ME is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.76 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Plant and System Operators, All Other salaries?

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Bangor, ME is 2.3% below the national median of $61,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Bangor?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $59,740 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,060.