How much does a bus driver make in Portland?
$51,910a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $24.96 an hour or $4,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.96
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,780Median: $51,910Highest 10%: $61,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| 25th | $48,850 | $23.49 | |
| Median | $51,910 | $24.96 | |
| 75th | $57,900 | $27.84 | |
| 90th | $61,130 | $29.39 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Lewiston, ME | $49,100 |
| Bangor, ME | $46,630 |
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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 $24.96 ($51,910 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $51,910 against $47,920 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $48,640, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for bus driver pay?
75 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,130 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.