Bus Drivers, School Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $49,920 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $41,420
90th percentile $55,870
Employed locally 500
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,420
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $49,920
    75th
    $53,200
    90th
    $55,870

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 56% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 44% 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 Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,660
    Light Truck Drivers $44,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Portland, ME is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Portland, ME is 6.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $41,420 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.