Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Maine

$24,812 $80,524
10th pct Median: $46,816 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$24,812
25th Percentile$33,708
50th (Median)$46,816
75th Percentile$64,606
90th (Top Earners)$80,524
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Maine median salary of $46,816 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $42,063 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Maine's higher cost of living (COL index: 111.3) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Maine?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Maine earn a median annual salary of $46,816 per year ($22.51/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,340.
Is Maine a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Maine pays slightly below the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Cost of living in Maine is higher average (COL index: 111.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Maine?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 111.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $46,816 salary in Maine has the purchasing power of approximately $42,063 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Maine reduce real purchasing power.
How does Maine compare to neighboring states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Maine

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $308,946
2 Radiologists $288,226
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $284,785
4 Neurologists $274,908
5 Surgeons, All Other $273,904
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $252,848
7 Psychiatrists $232,312
8 Physicians, Pathologists $226,846
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Maine

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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