Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Maine
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Maine have a median of $57,050 a year, below the national $58,640 (−3%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers earn 11% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $60,280. Maine employs 9,980 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, 15.6 per 1,000 jobs, the 41st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.18 is close to the national share.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $19.62 | $23.09 | $27.43 | $29.91 | $34.18 | $26.91 | 9,980 | 15.58 | 1.18 |
| Annual | $40,810 | $48,020 | $57,050 | $62,210 | $71,100 | $55,980 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.30 | $23.06 | $28.19 | $33.23 | $38.17 | $28.71 | 2,062,040 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,140 | $47,960 | $58,640 | $69,120 | $79,380 | $59,710 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 41st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.18
- Jobs per 1,000
- 15.58
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $28.80 | $59,900 | $43,780 | $72,800 | 3,440 | 11.91 | 0.90 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $27.84 | $57,900 | $44,600 | $70,620 | 1,080 | 22.64 | 1.71 |
| Bangor, ME | $27.04 | $56,250 | $39,100 | $64,290 | 1,440 | 19.92 | 1.50 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $25.45 | $52,940 | $40,630 | $68,660 | 2,400 | 16.86 | 1.27 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $24.25 | $50,450 | $38,040 | $64,830 | 1,370 | 21.85 | 1.65 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $27.43 | $57,050 | 9,980 | 1.18 |
| New Hampshire | $28.98 | $60,280 | 6,960 | 0.77 |
See the national page for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.