What are the main factors that influence a School Bus Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for School Bus Assistant?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for School Bus Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A School Bus Assistant's salary?

A School Bus Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,137 for beginners, reaching about $39,950 at mid-level, and approach $40,412 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a School Bus Assistant?

School Bus Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for School Bus Assistant roles are District of Columbia $44,250, California $44,083, Massachusetts $43,495. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of School Bus Assistant roles make?

Salaries for School Bus Assistant level roles vary by specialization: School Bus Technician: $56,313; Shuttle Bus Driver: $50,903; Municipal Bus Driver: $50,902; City Bus Driver: $50,901; School Bus Dispatcher: $39,990.

School Bus Assistant Salary in Maine

How much does a School Bus Assistant make in Maine?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a School Bus Assistant in Maine is $38,967 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a School Bus Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,477
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,931 to $42,898
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,167

10% $33,167

50% (Median) $38,967

90% $46,477

School Bus Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,898	$3,575	$825	$21
Average	$38,967	$3,247	$749	$19
25th Percentile	$35,931	$2,994	$691	$17

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Key Factors That Influence School Bus Assistant Salaries

A School Bus Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects School Bus Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a School Bus Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,137
Early Career (1-2 years): $38,678
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,950
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,123
Expert (over 8 years): $40,412

Levels	Salary
Entry Level School Bus Assistant	$38,137
Intermediate Level School Bus Assistant	$38,678
Senior Level School Bus Assistant	$39,950
Specialist Level School Bus Assistant	$40,123
Expert Level School Bus Assistant	$40,412

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How Do School Bus Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract School Bus Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,250.
California: $44,083.
Massachusetts: $43,495.

District of Columbia $44,250 California $44,083 Massachusetts $43,495 Washington $43,335 New Jersey $43,319 Alaska $43,263 Connecticut $42,712 New York $42,488

Hawaii $41,773 Rhode Island $41,437 Maryland $41,209 Minnesota $40,897 Colorado $40,777 Illinois $40,737 Oregon $40,586 Delaware $40,474

New Hampshire $40,403 Virginia $40,246 Pennsylvania $39,786 Nevada $39,554 North Dakota $39,479 Michigan $39,359 Wisconsin $39,315 Vermont $39,227

Texas $38,983 Maine $38,967 Arizona $38,943 Ohio $38,915 Georgia $38,547 Indiana $38,363 Wyoming $38,327 Utah $38,272

Iowa $38,248 Kansas $38,056 Louisiana $38,000 North Carolina $37,980 Missouri $37,972 Florida $37,816 Montana $37,732 Nebraska $37,652

Kentucky $37,608 South Carolina $37,448 Tennessee $37,348 Idaho $37,308 New Mexico $37,017 Oklahoma $36,953 Alabama $36,717 South Dakota $36,321

Arkansas $36,105 West Virginia $35,989 Mississippi $35,642

Top Paying Cities for School Bus Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $38,350
Harmony: $38,333
Hartland: $38,383

Freedom, ME $38,350

Harmony, ME $38,333

Hartland, ME $38,383

Hinckley, ME $38,419

Jackman, ME $38,234

Kingfield, ME $38,451

Liberty, ME $38,420

Madison, ME $38,503

Monroe, ME $38,294

Morrill, ME $38,361

Newport, ME $38,300

New Portland, ME $38,511

New Sharon, ME $38,464

New Vineyard, ME $38,488

Norridgewock, ME $38,489

North Anson, ME $38,511

North Vassalboro, ME $38,580

Oakland, ME $38,501

Oquossoc, ME $38,373

Palmyra, ME $38,324

Phillips, ME $38,388

Pittsfield, ME $38,386

Plymouth, ME $38,304

Rangeley, ME $38,397

Portland, ME $40,230

Falmouth, ME $40,139

South Portland, ME $40,230

Cape Elizabeth, ME $40,150

Peaks Island, ME $40,189

Cumberland Foreside, ME $40,099

Auburn, ME $39,379

Andover, ME $38,387

Bethel, ME $38,451

Bryant Pond, ME $38,594

Buckfield, ME $38,767

Canton, ME $38,524

Durham, ME $39,628

Danville, ME $39,497

Dixfield, ME $38,444

Dryden, ME $38,488

East Andover, ME $38,398

East Dixfield, ME $38,506

East Livermore, ME $38,734

East Poland, ME $39,425

Stoneham, ME $38,612

East Wilton, ME $38,578

Greene, ME $39,077

Hanover, ME $38,419

Hebron, ME $39,041

Jay, ME $38,514

Lewiston, ME $39,357

Lisbon, ME $39,482

Lisbon Falls, ME $39,421

Livermore, ME $38,670

Livermore Falls, ME $38,645

Greenwood, ME $38,646

Mechanic Falls, ME $39,308

Mexico, ME $38,481

Minot, ME $39,162

Monmouth, ME $38,953

New Gloucester, ME $39,654

Newry, ME $38,347

North Jay, ME $38,495

Leeds, ME $38,858

North Monmouth, ME $38,895

North Turner, ME $38,831

North Waterford, ME $38,791

Norway, ME $38,915

Oxford, ME $39,124

Paris, ME $38,993

Poland, ME $39,432

Roxbury, ME $38,360

Rumford, ME $38,459

Sabattus, ME $39,185

South Paris, ME $38,939

Turner, ME $38,940

Wayne, ME $38,763

Weld, ME $38,389

West Bethel, ME $38,421

Bowdoin, ME $39,180

West Minot, ME $39,105

West Paris, ME $38,784

Peru, ME $38,539

West Poland, ME $39,402

Sumner, ME $38,660

Wilton, ME $38,490

Augusta, ME $38,597

Coopers Mills, ME $38,650

Dresden, ME $38,967

East Winthrop, ME $38,717

Farmingdale, ME $38,824

Gardiner, ME $38,894

Randolph, ME $38,824

Hallowell, ME $38,775

Jefferson, ME $38,517

Kents Hill, ME $38,596

Litchfield, ME $39,009

Manchester, ME $38,672

Mount Vernon, ME $38,503

Whitefield, ME $38,672

Palermo, ME $38,453

Sebasco Estates, ME $39,590

Readfield, ME $38,661

Saint Albans, ME $38,353

South Bristol, ME $38,996

Squirrel Island, ME $39,125

Trevett, ME $39,153

Waldoboro, ME $38,509

Walpole, ME $38,933

Washington, ME $38,413

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $39,195

Southport, ME $39,282

Wiscasset, ME $39,084

Woolwich, ME $39,176

Ellsworth, ME $38,257

Addison, ME $38,210

Gouldsboro, ME $38,244

Bar Harbor, ME $38,316

Beals, ME $38,253

Bernard, ME $38,329

Birch Harbor, ME $38,281

Blue Hill, ME $38,298

Brooklin, ME $38,298

Brooksville, ME $38,298

Calais, ME $38,196

Cherryfield, ME $38,152

Columbia Falls, ME $38,150

Corea, ME $38,246

Cranberry Isles, ME $38,254

Cutler, ME $38,153

Deer Isle, ME $38,333

Dennysville, ME $38,117

East Blue Hill, ME $38,299

East Machias, ME $38,153

Eastport, ME $38,266

Franklin, ME $38,248

Frenchboro, ME $38,233

Grand Lake Stream, ME $38,094

Hancock, ME $38,305

Harborside, ME $38,291

Harrington, ME $38,236

Hulls Cove, ME $38,317

Isle Au Haut, ME $38,233

Islesford, ME $38,313

Jonesboro, ME $38,184

Jonesport, ME $38,219

Little Deer Isle, ME $38,329

Lubec, ME $38,172

Bass Harbor, ME $38,330

Machias, ME $38,192

Machiasport, ME $38,210

Meddybemps, ME $38,094

Milbridge, ME $38,251

Mount Desert, ME $38,288

Northeast Harbor, ME $38,313

Sullivan, ME $38,254

Pembroke, ME $38,153

Perry, ME $38,188

Princeton, ME $38,092

Prospect Harbor, ME $38,285

Robbinston, ME $38,145

Salsbury Cove, ME $38,321

Sargentville, ME $38,309

Seal Cove, ME $38,289

Seal Harbor, ME $38,302

Sedgwick, ME $38,304

Sorrento, ME $38,289

Southwest Harbor, ME $38,323

Steuben, ME $38,230

Stonington, ME $38,337

Sunset, ME $38,205

Surry, ME $38,297

Swans Island, ME $38,263

Wesley, ME $38,044

Whiting, ME $38,142

Winter Harbor, ME $38,252

Baileyville, ME $38,131

Houlton, ME $38,051

Ashland, ME $37,996

Benedicta, ME $37,912

Blaine, ME $38,042

Bridgewater, ME $37,952

Caribou, ME $38,120

Clayton Lake, ME $38,051

Crouseville, ME $38,076

Eagle Lake, ME $38,039

Easton, ME $38,081

Estcourt Station, ME $38,067

Fort Fairfield, ME $38,101

Fort Kent, ME $38,118

Fort Kent Mills, ME $38,085

Frenchville, ME $38,128

Grand Isle, ME $38,076

Island Falls, ME $37,916

Limestone, ME $38,090

Madawaska, ME $38,192

Mapleton, ME $38,030

Richmond, ME $39,031

South China, ME $38,492

South Gardiner, ME $38,941

Vienna, ME $38,433

Windsor, ME $38,470

Winthrop, ME $38,826

Bangor, ME $38,284

Abbot, ME $38,290

Aurora, ME $38,082

Bradford, ME $38,266

Bradley, ME $38,267

Brewer, ME $38,282

Brookton, ME $37,953

Brownville, ME $38,156

Brownville Junction, ME $38,391

Bucksport, ME $38,279

Burlington, ME $38,142

Greenbush, ME $38,230

Carmel, ME $38,285

Castine, ME $38,364

Charleston, ME $38,273

Danforth, ME $38,017

Dover Foxcroft, ME $38,295

Corinth, ME $38,280

Eddington, ME $38,271

Holden, ME $38,274

East Millinocket, ME $38,114

East Orland, ME $38,275

Etna, ME $38,293

Exeter, ME $38,287

Frankfort, ME $38,286

Greenville, ME $38,065

Greenville Junction, ME $38,190

Guilford, ME $38,280

Hampden, ME $38,284

Howland, ME $38,193

Hudson, ME $38,277

Kenduskeag, ME $38,281

Kingman, ME $37,977

Lagrange, ME $38,238

Lambert Lake, ME $38,021

Lee, ME $38,133

Levant, ME $38,283

Lincoln, ME $38,130

Mattawamkeag, ME $38,006

Medway, ME $38,016

Milford, ME $38,261

Millinocket, ME $37,959

Milo, ME $38,228

Monson, ME $38,286

Olamon, ME $38,241

Old Town, ME $38,267

Orono, ME $38,278

Orient, ME $37,980

Orland, ME $38,275

Orrington, ME $38,280

Passadumkeag, ME $38,219

Penobscot, ME $38,276

Rockwood, ME $38,124

Sangerville, ME $38,313

Sebec, ME $38,252

Shirley Mills, ME $38,263

Springfield, ME $38,033

Stetson, ME $38,289

Stillwater, ME $38,279

Topsfield, ME $37,986

Vanceboro, ME $38,019

Waite, ME $38,038

West Enfield, ME $38,210

Winn, ME $38,057

Winterport, ME $38,284

Wytopitlock, ME $37,923

Bath, ME $39,448

Alna, ME $38,819

Boothbay, ME $39,083

Boothbay Harbor, ME $39,172

Bristol, ME $38,847

Chamberlain, ME $38,913

Damariscotta, ME $38,823

East Boothbay, ME $39,112

Friendship, ME $38,598

Georgetown, ME $39,398

Isle Of Springs, ME $39,084

Bremen, ME $38,740

Newcastle, ME $38,839

New Harbor, ME $38,975

Nobleboro, ME $38,684

Edgecomb, ME $38,971

Pemaquid, ME $38,937

Phippsburg, ME $39,556

Cushing, ME $38,471

Round Pond, ME $38,840

Sandy Point, ME $38,283

Searsmont, ME $38,374

Searsport, ME $38,289

Shawmut, ME $38,538

Skowhegan, ME $38,454

Smithfield, ME $38,474

Solon, ME $38,454

Stockton Springs, ME $38,283

Stratton, ME $38,422

Strong, ME $38,455

Temple, ME $38,440

West Forks, ME $38,218

Thorndike, ME $38,322

Troy, ME $38,311

Unity, ME $38,359

Vassalboro, ME $38,477

West Farmington, ME $38,589

Berwick, ME $40,898

Cape Neddick, ME $41,210

Eliot, ME $41,756

Kittery, ME $41,877

Kittery Point, ME $41,562

North Berwick, ME $40,583

Ogunquit, ME $40,951

South Berwick, ME $41,310

York, ME $41,546

York Beach, ME $41,347

York Harbor, ME $41,557

Acton, ME $39,425

Alfred, ME $39,983

Bailey Island, ME $39,820

Bar Mills, ME $39,919

Biddeford, ME $39,933

Biddeford Pool, ME $39,933

Bowdoinham, ME $39,152

Bridgton, ME $39,086

Brownfield, ME $39,051

Brunswick, ME $39,615

Bustins Island, ME $39,895

Cape Porpoise, ME $40,112

Casco, ME $39,550

Center Lovell, ME $38,797

Chebeague Island, ME $39,982

Cliff Island, ME $40,069

Cornish, ME $39,501

Cumberland Center, ME $40,024

Denmark, ME $39,045

East Baldwin, ME $39,602

Lebanon, ME $40,261

East Parsonsfield, ME $39,293

Sebago, ME $39,501

East Waterboro, ME $39,802

Freeport, ME $39,822

Fryeburg, ME $38,849

Gorham, ME $39,988

Gray, ME $39,745

Harrison, ME $38,871

Hiram, ME $39,379

Hollis Center, ME $39,851

Kennebunk, ME $40,142

Kennebunkport, ME $39,990

Parsonsfield, ME $39,292

Limerick, ME $39,656

Limington, ME $39,646

Long Island, ME $40,137

Lovell, ME $38,742

Moody, ME $40,635

Naples, ME $39,386

Newfield, ME $39,591

North Bridgton, ME $39,106

North Waterboro, ME $39,732

Windham, ME $39,949

Ocean Park, ME $39,964

Old Orchard Beach, ME $39,990

Orrs Island, ME $39,786

Porter, ME $39,160

Pownal, ME $39,760

Scarborough, ME $40,125

Raymond, ME $39,676

Saco, ME $39,966

Sanford, ME $40,170

Sebago Lake, ME $39,645

Shapleigh, ME $39,797

South Casco, ME $39,699

South Freeport, ME $39,802

Harpswell, ME $39,778

South Windham, ME $40,023

Springvale, ME $39,936

Standish, ME $39,811

Steep Falls, ME $39,726

Topsham, ME $39,479

Waterboro, ME $39,876

Waterford, ME $38,829

Wells, ME $40,556

West Baldwin, ME $39,532

Westbrook, ME $40,136

Buxton, ME $39,922

West Kennebunk, ME $40,121

West Newfield, ME $39,397

Yarmouth, ME $39,986

North Yarmouth, ME $39,903

Mars Hill, ME $38,079

Monticello, ME $38,003

New Limerick, ME $38,027

New Sweden, ME $38,079

Oakfield, ME $37,988

Oxbow, ME $37,833

Patten, ME $37,857

Perham, ME $38,052

Portage, ME $38,032

Presque Isle, ME $38,129

Saint Agatha, ME $38,110

Saint David, ME $38,102

Saint Francis, ME $38,051

Sheridan, ME $38,007

Sherman, ME $37,950

Stacyville, ME $37,903

Sinclair, ME $38,039

Smyrna Mills, ME $37,926

Wallagrass, ME $38,082

Stockholm, ME $38,045

Van Buren, ME $38,092

Washburn, ME $38,077

Westfield, ME $38,025

Rockland, ME $38,450

Camden, ME $38,447

Glen Cove, ME $38,434

Hope, ME $38,432

Islesboro, ME $38,333

Lincolnville, ME $38,365

Lincolnville Center, ME $38,366

Matinicus, ME $38,302

Monhegan, ME $38,710

North Haven, ME $38,328

Owls Head, ME $38,380

Port Clyde, ME $38,595

Rockport, ME $38,437

South Thomaston, ME $38,381

Spruce Head, ME $38,403

Tenants Harbor, ME $38,515

Thomaston, ME $38,408

Union, ME $38,430

Vinalhaven, ME $38,328

Warren, ME $38,390

West Rockport, ME $38,442

Waterville, ME $38,527

Albion, ME $38,465

Anson, ME $38,492

Athens, ME $38,385

Belfast, ME $38,365

Belgrade, ME $38,453

Belgrade Lakes, ME $38,414

Bingham, ME $38,381

Brooks, ME $38,302

Burnham, ME $38,340

Cambridge, ME $38,332

Canaan, ME $38,395

Caratunk, ME $38,308

China Village, ME $38,570

Clinton, ME $38,408

Corinna, ME $38,302

Detroit, ME $38,315

Dexter, ME $38,353

Dixmont, ME $38,297

East Newport, ME $38,301

East Vassalboro, ME $38,500

Eustis, ME $38,267

Fairfield, ME $38,473

Farmington, ME $38,505

Garland, ME $38,282

Farmington Falls, ME $38,567

School Bus Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For School Bus Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, School Bus Assistant positions in Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view School Bus Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a School Bus Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$42,864	$21.0	10%

School Bus Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a School Bus Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$35,931

Average $38,967/year

$42,898

$2,994

Average $3,247/month

$3,575

$691

Average $749/week

$825

$17

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,898	$3,575	$825	$21
Average	$38,967	$3,247	$749	$19
25th Percentile	$35,931	$2,994	$691	$17

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