Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $38,480 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $31,730
90th percentile $46,000
Employed locally 370
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,730
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $42,560
    90th
    $46,000

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $43,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $43,480
    Portland-South Portland, ME $42,700
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,460
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,260

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,270
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Bangor, ME is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Bangor, ME is 3.4% above the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Bangor?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,730 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.