Light Truck Drivers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $41,310 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.86
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $91,550
Employed locally 480
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $41,310
    75th
    $55,230
    90th
    $91,550

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 61% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,200
    Bus Drivers, School $47,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Lewiston, ME is $19.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Lewiston, ME is 6.4% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Lewiston?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.