Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Bangor
The median dental hygienist earns $88,450 a year in the Bangor metro, with the middle half between $83,830 and $93,090.[1]
25th percentile
$83,830
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$88,450
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$93,090
Upper end of the middle half
Bangor runs about 9% lower than the Maine median and ranks 2nd of 2 Maine metros. It is about 10% lower than the national median.
Bangor pay range vs. Maine and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Maine annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,950 | $83,420 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $83,830 | $88,400 | $83,570 |
| Median | $88,450 | $97,680 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $93,090 | $102,440 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $102,440 | $108,680 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $90,070 | $96,440 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Bangor: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Bangor?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Bangor metro area is $88,450, with the middle half earning between $83,830 and $93,090 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $82,950 at the 10th percentile to $102,440 at the 90th.
Is Bangor higher or lower than the rest of Maine?
Bangor runs about 9% lower than the Maine state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 2nd of 2 Maine metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bangor compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Bangor is about 10% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Bangor area?
BLS estimates 130 dental hygienists were employed in the Bangor metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.28, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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