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CDL Truck Driver Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$57,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.43/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
9,980
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,784 #32 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Maine, explained

Truck drivers in Maine earn a median of $57,050 per year ($27.43 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $40,810, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $71,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $57,050 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $57,050 is worth about $58,784 in national buying power — ranking Maine #32 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,810
$19.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,050
$27.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$71,100
$34.18/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $57,050 $58,784
New Hampshire $60,280 $57,870 −$3,230

CDL Truck Driver in Maine: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Maine?

Truck drivers in Maine earn a median of $57,050 per year ($27.43 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Maine pay truck drivers well?

At $57,050, Maine pays 3% below the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 9,980 work in the state.

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