Recruiter salary in Bangor, ME
Bangor is a lower-cost market for recruiters: the median of $63,900 a year1 is 10.8% below the Maine statewide median of $71,630, and 15.9% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #325 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 350 people in this job here, 12% of the Maine total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, area Bangor, ME. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Bangor against Maine and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | $44,270 | $63,900 | $99,530 | |
| Maine | $45,850 | $71,630 | $105,840 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Bangor earns $55,190–$80,270. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $99,530, only 2.2 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($69,340) is 9% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $25,080 wide, against $32,170 across Maine and $40,770 nationally: employers in Bangor pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,270 | $3,689 | $21.28 | $57,123 |
| 25th percentile | $55,190 | $4,599 | $26.53 | $71,213 |
| Median | $63,900 | $5,325 | $30.72 | $82,452 |
| 75th percentile | $80,270 | $6,689 | $38.59 | $103,574 |
| 90th percentile | $99,530 | $8,294 | $47.85 | $128,426 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $16,370 over the median, the 25th only $8,710 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $21,123 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $75,940 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Bangor, and the Maine statewide median of $71,630 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Bangor
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $18,552 to the $63,900 median and brings it to $82,452 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Bangor
Of the 16 roles we track in Bangor, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between office managers ($64,620) and marketing specialists ($63,600). Project Coordinator is the highest at $85,410.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +18.4% | 400 | |
| Office Manager | +1.1% | 680 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 350 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -0.5% | 210 | |
| Executive Assistant | -3.2% | 190 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #11 of the 16 roles we track in Bangor (-15.9%), between accountants (-9.6%) and project coordinators (-16.5%). The typical role here is at -7.2%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Bangor than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.9% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Bangor, 5.5% across Maine and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Maine
Across the 5 areas of Maine with data for this job, the median runs from $58,240 in Lewiston-Auburn to $78,100 in Portland-South Portland, a gap of $19,860 a year. All 2 areas in Maine with more recruiters than Bangor also pay more, among them Portland-South Portland, ME ($78,100) and the Southwest Maine nonmetro area ($68,320).
| Area | Median | vs Bangor | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | +22.2% | 1,310 | |
| Northeast Maine (Nonmetro) | +15.8% | 170 | |
| Southwest Maine (Nonmetro) | +6.9% | 570 | |
| Bangor, ME | this area | 350 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | -8.9% | 300 |
Bangor against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Bangor is #327 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Maine, Altoona and Tucson pay just above Bangor and Idaho Falls and Kankakee just below. All four are within $180 a year of the median in Bangor. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Bangor | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA | +9.4% | 360 | jobs | |
| Tucson, AZ | +0.1% | 2,130 | pay | |
| Altoona, PA | +0.0% | 310 | pay | |
| Bangor, ME | this area | 350 | ||
| Idaho Falls, ID | -0.1% | 280 | pay | |
| Kankakee, IL | -0.3% | 160 | pay | |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | -1.4% | 350 | jobs | |
| Bowling Green, KY | -3.2% | 360 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Bangor, ME?
About $82,452 a year at the median, or $6,871 a month: $63,900 in pay plus about $18,552 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Bangor?
The median was $63,900 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $44,270, the 90th $99,530, and the middle half earned $55,190 to $80,270.
Is Bangor cheaper than the rest of Maine for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $63,900 against $71,630 statewide. The next area up in Maine is the Southwest Maine nonmetro area at $68,320, the next down Lewiston-Auburn at $58,240.
How many recruiters work in Bangor?
BLS counts about 350 in the May 2025 survey. That is 12% of the Maine total of 3,020. Only Portland-South Portland and the Southwest Maine nonmetro area have more in Maine.
Does a recruiter cost more than a marketing specialist in Bangor?
Yes: $300 a year more at the median. The medians are $63,900 and $63,600.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.