How much does a light truck driver make in Portland?
$46,270a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,930Median: $46,270Highest 10%: $84,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,930 | $16.31 | |
| 25th | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $55,220 | $26.55 | |
| 90th | $84,420 | $40.59 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Lewiston, ME | $50,870 |
| Bangor, ME | $43,420 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Transportation Inspector | $80,860 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $74,650 |
| Captain | $74,140 |
| Bus Driver | $63,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,610 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,900 |
| Bus Driver | $51,910 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $50,310 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $48,430 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $45,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $22.25 ($46,270 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $46,270 against $44,860 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $44,550, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for light truck driver pay?
75 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,420 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.