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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Electrician Salary After Tax in Bangor

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท ME ยท Single filer

Rent: ModerateCOL Index: 0.93

Electrician Salary Range

25th Percentile

$48,000

Take-home:

$37,613

$3,134/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$60,000

Take-home:

$46,445

$3,870/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$80,000

Take-home:

$59,440

$4,953/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $60,000

Gross Salary$60,000
Federal Tax(8.6%)โ€“$5,162
ME State Taxโ€“$3,803
Social Securityโ€“$3,720
Medicareโ€“$870
Annual Take-Home$46,445
$3,870Monthly
$1,786Bi-Weekly
22.59%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Bangor

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)28.4% โ€” Moderate

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,100/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,380/mo

COL Index

0.93

Comfortable Rent Max

$967/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,870 ($46,440/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,935

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,161

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$774

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$23,220

Wants / year

$13,932

Savings / year

$9,288

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrician salary in Bangor?

The median Electrician salary in Bangor (ME) is $60,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $48,000 and the 75th percentile is $80,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Bangor?

At the median salary of $60,000, a Electrician in ME takes home approximately $46,445 per year ($3,870/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 22.59%.

Can a Electrician afford rent in Bangor?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Bangor is $1,100/month. On the median Electrician salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 28.4%, which is "Moderate". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($967/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Electrician salaries in Bangor?

Bangor has a cost-of-living index of 0.93 (1.00 = national average). Bangor is 7% cheaper than the US average, so the Electrician salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.