How much does an education teacher make in Portland?
$78,040a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $37.52 an hour or $6,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.52
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,620Median: $78,040Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| 25th | $66,220 | $31.84 | |
| Median | $78,040 | $37.52 | |
| 75th | $86,770 | $41.72 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $51.00 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| 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 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $37.52 ($78,040 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $78,040 against $75,350 nationally, 4% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $77,050, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for education teacher pay?
46 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,100 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.