Registered Nurses Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $86,860 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.76
10th percentile $69,240
90th percentile $104,520
Employed locally 2,130
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,240
    25th
    $78,500
    50th (median)
    $86,860
    75th
    $98,320
    90th
    $104,520

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 137% Median Registered Nurses salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $169,210
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $129,740
    Merced, CA $126,880
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $122,650

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,320
    Nurse Practitioners $127,160
    Physical Therapists $92,520
    Psychiatric Technicians $43,570
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Bangor, ME is $41.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.35 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Bangor, ME is 7.2% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Bangor?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $69,240 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,500.