Figure 4: Wages have risen fastest in the most rural parts of the state, but still lag the greater Portland metro area
Change in real household income, 2019-2023
2019
2023
0
5
10
15
20
$25
$24.81
$25.86
$22.29
$20.78
$22.26
$22.29
$20.21
$21.65
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area
Bangor Metro Area
Remainder of State