Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $38,930 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.72
10th percentile $30,360
90th percentile $62,380
Employed locally 860
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,360
    25th
    $30,880
    50th (median)
    $38,930
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $62,380

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,070
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,340
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest Maine is $18.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.69 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Maine is 11.8% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,360 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,880.