Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $48,270 -16% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $62,880
Employed locally 1,360
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $44,440
    50th (median)
    $48,270
    75th
    $58,670
    90th
    $62,880

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,150
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,880
    Light Truck Drivers$38,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$53,580
    Bus Drivers, School$48,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northeast Maine is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northeast Maine is 16% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,440.