How much does a bus driver make in Portland?
$63,360a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $30.46 an hour or $5,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.46
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,650Median: $63,360Highest 10%: $63,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,650 | $24.35 | |
| 25th | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| Median | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 75th | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 90th | $63,970 | $30.75 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $30.46 ($63,360 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $63,360 against $59,050 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $57,870, so Portland pays 9% more.
Where does Portland rank for bus driver pay?
24 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,970 or more.
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.