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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Maine (2026)
$27.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,596/year ($3,800/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 18th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 470 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $57,870 a year — though pay ranges from $45,180 for newcomers to $63,360 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 470 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Maine (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $57,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,596 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $57,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,764 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,427 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,082 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,596 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,800 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Maine?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Maine is $57,870 per year ($27.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,670 and $63,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Maine?
- On the median salary of $57,870, a single filer in Maine takes home about $45,596 per year ($3,800 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 470 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.