Retail Salespersons Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $35,240 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.94
10th percentile $30,380
90th percentile $48,800
Employed locally 2,090
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,380
    25th
    $31,050
    50th (median)
    $35,240
    75th
    $38,220
    90th
    $48,800

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 56% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $37,340

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $31,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,410
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,200
    Parts Salespersons $43,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,410
    Insurance Sales Agents $58,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Bangor, ME is $16.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.01 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Bangor, ME is 1.9% above the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Bangor?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $30,380 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,050.