Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $38,960 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $60,580
Employed locally 700
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $30,160
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $51,990
    90th
    $60,580

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,790
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $44,130

    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 Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Portland, ME is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.66 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Portland, ME is 4.9% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Portland?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,160.