Bus Drivers, School Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $47,710 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $43,600
90th percentile $56,420
Employed locally 180
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,600
    25th
    $47,020
    50th (median)
    $47,710
    75th
    $49,570
    90th
    $56,420

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 71% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 29% 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 Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,600
    Light Truck Drivers $41,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Lewiston, ME is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Lewiston, ME is 1.4% above 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $43,600 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,020.