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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 (18% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 12 added vs 0 removed)

Bangor, ME job market overview (May 2026)

The Bangor, ME job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 107 active job postings tracked here, 41% 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-time15$23.56/hr n=5
Temporary5
Full-time5

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail63$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

  • Retail63
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare15
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified82 · 77%
  • Part-time15 · 14%
  • Temporary5 · 5%
  • Full-time5 · 5%

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