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Truck Driver Salary in Maine (2026)
$27.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,993/year ($3,749/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,980 Truck Driver jobs in Maine (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Truck Driver salary of $57,050 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 $44,993 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $57,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,666 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,364 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,027 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,993 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,749 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Maine?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Maine is $57,050 per year ($27.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,020 and $62,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Maine?
- On the median salary of $57,050, a single filer in Maine takes home about $44,993 per year ($3,749 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 9,980 Truck 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.