Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $50,840 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.44
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $64,350
Employed locally 1,580
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $50,840
    75th
    $59,860
    90th
    $64,350

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 80% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $62,520
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,750

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,380
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,300
    Light Truck Drivers$40,850
    Bus Drivers, School$46,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,810
    Driver/Sales Workers$40,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Bangor, ME is $24.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.91 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Bangor, ME is 11.5% 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 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.