How much does an adult basic education make in Portland?
$60,100a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $28.89 an hour or $5,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.89
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 140
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,220Median: $60,100Highest 10%: $82,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,220 | $27.03 | |
| 25th | $56,220 | $27.03 | |
| Median | $60,100 | $28.89 | |
| 75th | $74,090 | $35.62 | |
| 90th | $82,810 | $39.81 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $133,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $122,700 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $92,100 |
| Social Work Teacher | $82,880 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $82,390 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $80,580 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $78,810 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $78,210 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,160 |
| Education Teacher | $78,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $28.89 ($60,100 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $60,100 against $61,540 nationally, 2% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $58,880, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for adult basic education pay?
71 of 140 metro areas with data.
How much does an adult basic education make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,810 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.