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# Hiring in Bangor, ME — Salaries & Companies Hiring

**State:** [Maine Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maine?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 567

**Hiring momentum:** -19.4% — 29 new postings in the last 28 days vs 36 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 790
- Median salary: $48K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $40K – $73K
- Remote share: 7.5%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 790 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Bangor, ME runs 31% below the United States median ($48K vs $70K).
- New postings for Bangor, ME fell 19% in the last 28 days (29 vs 36 in the 28 days before).
- Industries with the most postings in Bangor, ME: Retail (16% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and General Government.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Bangor, ME

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 129 | $38K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 123 | $57K |
| Government Administration | 63 | $58K |
| Medical & Diagnostic Laboratories | 38 | $43K |

## Top roles hiring in Bangor, ME

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 37 | — |
| Registered Nurse | 34 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Bangor, ME

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Brewer Center for Health & Rehab Jobs — Skilled Nursing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/brewer-center-for-health-rehabilitation?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 32 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 12 employers filed 77 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Bangor, ME

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Medical Center | 40 | $365K |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals | 73 | — |
| Spectrum Healthcare Partners | 10 | — |
| St. Joseph Hospital of Nashua N.H. | 3 | — |
| XL Mechanical & Energy Management Services | 3 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Bangor, ME?

Healthcare, retail, education, logistics, and regional services are the main hiring lanes in Bangor. That mix comes from eastern Maine's service hub near the Penobscot River and Bangor International Airport and from major local employers such as Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Husson University, and airport-adjacent logistics operators, which shape both blue-collar and professional demand.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Bangor, ME?

Bangor salaries are often led by healthcare, specialized logistics, and management roles. Retail, hospitality, and routine support jobs usually land lower on the pay scale. Salary benchmarks on this page are the best way to compare current listings because pay can shift a lot between entry-level service work and higher-skill local specialties.
### How does Bangor's job market compare to other Maine cities?

Bangor has its own profile because of eastern Maine's service hub near the Penobscot River and Bangor International Airport. Compared with larger Maine hubs, it may offer less total volume but a clearer concentration in healthcare, retail, education, logistics, and regional services, which can be useful if you want a market with a stronger local identity than a broad metro mix.
### Are there remote jobs available in Bangor, ME?

Remote and hybrid jobs show up in Bangor for support, finance, and technology work, but healthcare, airport, retail, and facilities roles still make up a large share of local hiring. Use the remote filter on this page to separate fully remote, hybrid, and on-site jobs based on what employers are advertising right now.
### How can I expand my job search beyond Bangor, ME?

Bangor is the largest market in eastern Maine, so expanding the search usually means looking toward Brewer, Orono, or statewide remote roles rather than another nearby city of similar scale. The nearby cities table on this page and the <a href="/locations/maine">Maine jobs</a> page make it easier to widen the search without losing location context.
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