How much does a bus driver make in Maine?
$57,870a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Maine. That is $27.82 an hour or $4,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.82
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,180Median: $57,870Highest 10%: $63,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| 25th | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| Median | $57,870 | $27.82 | |
| 75th | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 90th | $63,360 | $30.46 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $63,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 15. Delaware | $60,510 |
| 16. Connecticut | $60,100 |
| 17. Indiana | $58,410 |
| 18. Maine | $57,870 |
| 19. District of Columbia | $55,580 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $54,830 |
| 21. Kentucky | $54,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $27.82 ($57,870 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $57,870 against $59,050 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Maine rank for bus driver pay?
Maine ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays bus drivers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $63,360 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.