Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Bangor
Compared to Maine
Bangor Social Workers earn an average of $56,770 or $27.29 per hour which is 7% less than the Maine average salary of $61,070.
| Average | Bangor | Maine | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.29 | $29.36 | -7.05% |
| Annual Salary | $56,770 | $61,070 | -7.04% |
Compared to the U.S.
Bangor Social Workers earn an average of $56,770 or $27.29 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Bangor | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.29 | $26.39 | 3.41% |
| Annual Salary | $56,770 | $54,880 | 3.44% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Bangor earns an average annual salary of $61,413 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $61,070. per year.
Cost-of-living in Bangor is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Bangor residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | $56,770 | 92.44% | $61,413 |
| Maine | $61,070 | 96.78% | $63,102 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Bangor, 50% of Social Workers earn between $52,670 and $61,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $64,730, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $46,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 19 | Under $46,640 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 28 | $46,640 – $52,670 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 48 | $52,670 – $56,960 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 48 | $56,960 – $61,330 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 28 | $56,960 – $64,730 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 19 | Above $64,730 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $56,770, Bangor Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($62,540), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,920).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $62,540 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $57,920 |
| Social Workers | $56,770 |
FAQ for Bangor Social Workers
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