Social Workers, All Other Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $60,680 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $45,100
90th percentile $91,310
Employed locally 60
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,100
    25th
    $49,720
    50th (median)
    $60,680
    75th
    $81,240
    90th
    $91,310

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 96% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $100,420
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $100,150
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,920
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $91,350
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $91,060
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $90,130

    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 Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Bangor, ME is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.13 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Bangor, ME is 12.7% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Bangor?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,100 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,720.