Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $38,330 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $59,740
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $38,330
    75th
    $45,910
    90th
    $59,740

    Bangor economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Rehabilitation Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Reno, NV $73,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Johnstown, PA $69,080

    Nearby metros — Rehabilitation Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,190
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,050
    Portland-South Portland, ME $60,590

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,360
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $71,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,020
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Bangor, ME is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.89 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Bangor, ME is 16.9% below the national median of $46,110. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Bangor?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.