Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $50,070 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $63,320
Employed locally 2,310
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $50,070
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $63,320

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,440
    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
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Maine is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Maine is 12.8% 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 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.