How much does a Truck Driver make in Maine?

The average Truck Driver salary in Maine is around $60,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $47,164 annually ($3,930/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Maine?

On a $60,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $47,164/year or $3,930/month. Federal tax: $5,020. State tax: $3,226. FICA: $0.00.

Is $60,000 a good Truck Driver salary?

$60,000 is a competitive salary for a Truck Driver — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Truck Driver salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $60,000 is $3,226. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Truck Drivers?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Long Haul Driver, Local Delivery Driver, Owner Operator, Tanker Driver, Flatbed Driver.

How can a Truck Driver in Maine reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Truck Driver Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Truck Driver in Maine earns around $60,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $47,164/year ($3,930/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$47,164
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,930
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,814
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$23/hr
Federal Tax	$5,020
State Tax	$3,226
FICA Taxes	$4,590
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.39%

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Truck Driver Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$48,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$100,000

/year

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Not all Truck Drivers earn the same — not even close

Maine's trucking market is anchored by the substantial ME I-95 + I-295 + Route 1 freight corridor (the substantial ME Northern New England freight crossroads connecting Boston + Quebec + the substantial Maine-Canadian border crossings), Hannaford Supermarkets Scarborough (Delhaize America + the substantial Hannaford fleet + UFCW + Teamsters collective bargaining) + Shaw's Supermarkets ME + Renys Maine, L.L. Bean Freeport (the substantial L.L. Bean Freeport DTC distribution), the substantial ME lobster + seafood hauling (the substantial Maine lobster ~80%+ of US lobster supply + the substantial ME lobster live-haul + the substantial ME seafood reefer trucking + the substantial Maine Lobstermen's Association cross-border to MA + NY processing), the substantial ME pulp + paper legacy hauling + post-2020 ME craft brewery + Maine Beer + Allagash + Bissell Brothers hauling, the substantial ME LTL post-Yellow Corp August 2023 bankruptcy successor work, plus the substantial Boston-Portland UPS + FedEx Freight + Amazon distribution.

Senior OTR Owner-Operator

$92,000–$162,000+ fuel

Independent OTR owner-operator · the substantial ME-anchored fleet

Senior OTR Company Driver

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

OTR driver at ME carriers · OBBBA OT applies

Senior Lobster / Seafood Reefer Hauler

$85,000–$135,000+ OT

ME lobster live-haul + seafood reefer · the substantial ME lobster + cross-border MA

Senior Hannaford / Shaws / Grocery Driver

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Hannaford Scarborough + Shaws + Renys · UFCW + Teamsters + the substantial ME fleet

Senior Regional Driver (ME-Northeast)

$72,000–$105,000+ OT

ME-MA-NH-VT-NB regional · home weekends + Northeast economic corridor

Senior LTL Driver (post-Yellow / Estes / ODFL)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

LTL driver at Estes + Old Dominion + Saia + ABF + XPO · post-Yellow Corp successor

Senior UPS / FedEx Freight Driver

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

UPS Portland + Augusta + FedEx Freight ME + the substantial Teamsters Local 340

Senior Amazon / Walmart Driver

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Amazon Portland + Walmart + Target ME distribution · post-2020 e-commerce

Mid-Career Driver (3-7 yrs)

$55,000–$75,000+ OT

Functional CDL driver at ME carriers · transitioning to senior band

New Driver (CDL fresh / Year 1-2)

$45,000–$62,000+ OT

New CDL-A driver at ME carriers · entry band + the substantial ME CDL training

Worth knowing: Maine lobster + seafood reefer hauling is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state lobster hauling anchor and a feature most national trucking surveys understate for ME. The substantial ME lobster + seafood hauling (the substantial Maine lobster ~80%+ of US lobster supply + ~100M+ lbs annual ME lobster landings + the substantial ME lobster live-haul trucking serving substantial cross-border to MA + NY + the substantial ME lobster reefer trucking + the substantial ME seafood reefer including substantial scallop + clam + mussel + halibut hauling + the substantial Maine Lobstermen's Association + Maine Department of Marine Resources DMR + the substantial post-2020 ME lobster post-right-whale regulatory pressure + the substantial post-COVID-19 ME lobster price recovery + the substantial ME lobster live-tank truck specialty + the substantial ME seafood cold-chain hauling) supports distinctive ME seafood trucking. Senior ME lobster + seafood reefer haulers clear $85-135K+ OT. The substantial ME I-95 + I-295 + Route 1 freight corridor + Hannaford Scarborough fleet + L.L. Bean Freeport DTC + post-Yellow Corp August 2023 LTL successor work + UPS Portland + FedEx Freight ME + Amazon Portland. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME trucking proposition.