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Bangor, ME Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.56/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Bangor, ME job market overview (May 2026)

The Bangor, ME job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 106 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Bangor, ME job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bangor, ME.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14$23.56/hr n=5
Temporary5
Full-time5

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail62$23.56/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants36
Consumer Goods20$23.56/hr n=7
Healthcare15
Transportation & Logistics6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate11
  • Pharmacy7
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Light Truck Drivers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail62
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare15
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified82 · 77%
  • Part-time14 · 13%
  • Temporary5 · 5%
  • Full-time5 · 5%

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