Bus Drivers, School Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $46,570 -1% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $53,490
Employed locally 330
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $42,430
    50th (median)
    $46,570
    75th
    $47,780
    90th
    $53,490

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 74% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $62,950
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,960
    Merced, CA $58,270
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $57,700

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,840
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,380
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,300
    Light Truck Drivers$40,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,810
    Driver/Sales Workers$40,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Bangor, ME is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.44 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Bangor, ME is 1% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Bangor?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,430.