SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — Bangor
Bangor, ME · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $81,660 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $80,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $81,660 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $80,340. Half of workers earn between $64,920 and $101,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,340 and the ninetieth at $138,680.
Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 60th of 306 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,340 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $64,920 | −19.2% |
| Median (50th) | $81,660 | +1.6% |
| 75th | $101,790 | +26.7% |
| 90th | $138,680 | +72.6% |
| Mean | $90,890 | +13.1% |
Other metro areas in Maine
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $77,440 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bangor run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $81,660 goes as far as $84,099 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,099US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,660 a year, 1.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,340 to $138,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $77,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Bangor, ME?
The median annual wage is $81,660, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $80,340, so pay in Bangor, ME is 1.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bangor, ME earns more than $138,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,340 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $77,440 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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