Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $46,090 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $38,780
90th percentile $53,370
Employed locally 590
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,780
    25th
    $40,570
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $48,890
    90th
    $53,370

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $53,370
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,020

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Social Workers, All Other$60,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Bangor, ME is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Bangor, ME is 2.1% above the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Bangor?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,780 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,570.