Light Truck Drivers Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $44,640 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $34,220
90th percentile $67,020
Employed locally 1,460
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,220
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $44,640
    75th
    $50,970
    90th
    $67,020

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 50% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 50% 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 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
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,970
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Portland, ME is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Portland, ME is 1.1% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,220 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.