Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Lewiston, ME

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

Median annual salary $53,180 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.57
10th percentile $47,030
90th percentile $56,310
Employed locally 70
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,030
    25th
    $53,180
    50th (median)
    $53,180
    75th
    $56,060
    90th
    $56,310

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 79% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $82,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,130

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Portland-South Portland, ME $65,310
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $63,840
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $63,770
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,740
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $58,750

    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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Lewiston, ME is $25.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.07 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Lewiston, ME is 7.4% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Lewiston?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $47,030 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,180.