Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $65,310 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.40
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $65,310
Employed locally 140
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $48,670
    50th (median)
    $65,310
    75th
    $65,310
    90th
    $65,310

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary vs area income 74% Median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary is 26% 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
    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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $55,810

    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, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Portland, ME is $31.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Portland, ME is 13.7% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,670.