Light Truck Drivers Salary in Maine
At $44,550 a year, the median for light truck drivers in Maine is close to the national median of $44,860 (−1%); Maine ranks 25th of 51 states by median. That is 13% less than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $46,260. Maine employs 3,120 light truck drivers, 4.87 per 1,000 jobs, the 44th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.77 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
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 | $15.06 | $16.44 | $21.42 | $26.99 | $45.04 | $23.95 | 3,120 | 4.87 | 0.77 |
| Annual | $31,310 | $34,190 | $44,550 | $56,130 | $93,670 | $49,820 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.81 | $17.92 | $21.57 | $25.15 | $38.61 | $23.45 | 983,300 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,800 | $37,270 | $44,860 | $52,310 | $80,310 | $48,770 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 25th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 44th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.77
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.87
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 light 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $24.46 | $50,870 | $31,240 | $93,830 | 390 | 8.19 | 1.29 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $22.25 | $46,270 | $33,930 | $84,420 | 1,070 | 3.72 | 0.59 |
| Bangor, ME | $20.88 | $43,420 | $31,290 | $93,670 | 580 | 8.02 | 1.27 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $19.31 | $40,170 | $31,220 | $93,730 | 340 | 5.33 | 0.84 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $18.94 | $39,400 | $30,790 | $74,230 | 640 | 4.47 | 0.71 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $21.42 | $44,550 | 3,120 | 0.77 |
| New Hampshire | $22.24 | $46,260 | 4,670 | 1.08 |
See the national page for Light 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.