Last updated · Sources: RSU 71: RSU 71 ESP agreement 2026-2029 (linked from rsu71.org/employment/contracts), RSU 3 (Mount View): Transportation Trip Driver — RSU 3 (AppliTrack JobID 701)
Waldo County, ME: school bus driver pay
2 employers that hire school bus drivers in Waldo County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
Highest published hourly floor
RSU 71
Highest top of range
| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSU 71 School district · Waldo County (Belfast) | $23.11 | $23.11 | $26.76 | $23.11–$26.76 per hour (bus driver, 2026-27) | not stated | not stated | not stated | RSU 71 ESP agreement 2026-2029 (linked from rsu71.org/employment/contracts) 2026–2027. Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| RSU 3 (Mount View) School district · Waldo County (Thorndike) | $21.75 | $21.75 | $23.75 | $21.75–$23.75 per hour (transportation trip driver, FY27) | not stated | Ten-month academic year. | not stated | Transportation Trip Driver — RSU 3 (AppliTrack JobID 701) FY27 (2026–2027). Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Waldo County, ME?
Published hourly pay starts at $21.75–$23.11 across the 2 employers with an hourly rate, and the highest top of range is $26.76/hr. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Waldo County pay for CDL training?
RSU 71: Not stated on the cited source.; RSU 3 (Mount View): Not stated on the cited source.
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