How much does an elementary school teacher make in Maine?
$62,390a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Maine. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.00
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,570Median: $62,390Highest 10%: $92,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,570 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| Median | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 75th | $78,290 | $37.64 | |
| 90th | $92,100 | $44.28 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $76,770 |
| Bangor, ME | $60,080 |
| Lewiston, ME | $59,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 25. Colorado | $63,410 |
| 26. Vermont | $63,070 |
| 27. Texas | $62,760 |
| 28. Maine | $62,390 |
| 29. Nebraska | $62,380 |
| 30. Idaho | $61,600 |
| 31. Alabama | $61,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $30.00 ($62,390 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $62,390 against $63,970 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Maine rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Maine ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays elementary school teachers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $76,770 a year.
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.