How much does a bus driver make in Maine?
$48,640a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Maine. That is $23.38 an hour or $4,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.38
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,050Median: $48,640Highest 10%: $58,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,050 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| Median | $48,640 | $23.38 | |
| 75th | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| 90th | $58,590 | $28.17 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $51,910 |
| Lewiston, ME | $49,100 |
| Bangor, ME | $46,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 18. Virginia | $50,190 |
| 19. Illinois | $49,090 |
| 20. Minnesota | $48,940 |
| 21. Maine | $48,640 |
| 22. Indiana | $48,020 |
| 23. Nebraska | $47,760 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $47,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $23.38 ($48,640 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $48,640 against $47,920 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maine rank for bus driver pay?
Maine ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays bus drivers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $51,910 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.