Truck Driver Salary in Maine
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Maine. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$55,980
CDL-B Avg
$41,800
Non-CDL Avg
$49,820
Owner-Op Gross
$175,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Maine truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Maine
Maine's cost of living is 2% below the national average. Your salary stretches further here than in most states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$55,980
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$57,122
After adjusting for Maine's cost of living index of 98, a CDL-A salary of $55,980 provides the same purchasing power as $57,122 in an average-cost area. This means your money goes further in Maine than the raw salary suggests.
Which Maine metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Maine average scaled for metro size. Where two metros show the same number it is because they sit in the same population band — we do not hold data fine-grained enough to separate them, and we would rather say so than invent a difference.
Salary by City in Maine
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Maine, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
Salary Trend in Maine
Maine trucking wages are steady but limited by the state's geographic isolation at the end of the Northeast corridor. Lumber, seafood, and heating oil hauling provide consistent seasonal work.
Maine vs National Average
| Category | ME | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $55,980 | $59,710 | $-3,730 |
| Cost of Living | 98 | 100 | -2 |
| Adjusted Pay | $57,122 | $59,710 | $-2,588 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Maine
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Maine, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$56,000 - $79,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$57,500 - $81,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$61,000 - $86,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$65,000 - $91,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$43,500 - $61,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$49,000 - $69,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$51,500 - $73,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$42,000 - $59,500/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Maine
What is the average trucker salary in Maine?
Maine CDL-A drivers average $55,980 annually. Portland-area drivers earn the most due to port activity and distribution center operations serving northern New England.
What freight is unique to Maine trucking?
Maine has unique freight in lobster and seafood (temperature-controlled), lumber and paper products from the northern forests, heating oil delivery (critical in winter), and blueberry harvests in summer.
Is Maine trucking affected by seasonal changes?
Yes, significantly. Winter brings heating oil demand and challenging driving conditions, while summer brings tourism-related freight and agricultural hauls. Spring "mud season" can restrict some rural routes.
What does Maine pay at your experience level?
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