BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Maine: $58,860/year · Difference: +$620/year
| Metric | Maine | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $58,860 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $28.30 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $51,930 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $24.97 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 9K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Maine is $58,860 per year ($28.30/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $51,930/year. Approximately 9 thousand drivers work in this category in Maine.
Maine ranks #23 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Maine is $620 higher (+1.1%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.