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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Bangor, ME (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 40 employed

Annual Mean
$39,760
$19.12/hr
Annual Median
$37,840
$18.19/hr
Bottom 10%
$31,530
$15.16/hr
Top 10%
$44,760
$21.52/hr
Location vs National Average
Bangor, ME
$39,760
Difference
-1.4% vs US avg
US National
$40,340

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$31,530
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$37,090
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$37,840
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$43,780
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$44,760

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$32K

25th

$37K

Median

$38K

75th

$44K

90th

$45K

Bangor, ME has a relatively small Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers workforce (approximately 40 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Bangor, ME, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries range from $31,530 at the 10th percentile to $44,760 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $13,230 (35% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.