SOC 53-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — Maine
Maine · 1 metro areas compared
At $57,870, median pay for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Maine tracks the national median of $59,050 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $57,870, median pay for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Maine tracks the national median of $59,050 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,670 and $63,360. The lowest tenth earn under $45,180, while the highest tenth earn more than $63,360.
Employment stands at 470, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Maine ranks 18th by median wage. Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 345th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,180 | −23.5% |
| 25th | $47,670 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $57,870 | −2.0% |
| 75th | $63,360 | +7.3% |
| 90th | $63,360 | +7.3% |
| Mean | $55,450 | −6.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maine
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $63,360 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $57,870 goes as far as $59,598 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,598US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,870 a year, 2.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,180 to $63,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 470 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $63,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Maine?
The median annual wage is $57,870, or $27.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,050, so pay in Maine is 2.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $63,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $63,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 470 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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