Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,720 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.17
10th percentile $33,340
90th percentile $60,260
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,340
    25th
    $33,340
    50th (median)
    $35,720
    75th
    $59,120
    90th
    $60,260

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,070
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,340
    Light Truck Drivers$38,930
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Southwest Maine is $17.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Southwest Maine is 37.8% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (10th percentile) earn around $33,340 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,340.