How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Maine?
$52,660a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Maine. That is $25.32 an hour or $4,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.32
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,350Median: $52,660Highest 10%: $79,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 25th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| 75th | $65,770 | $31.62 | |
| 90th | $79,290 | $38.12 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $60,440 |
| Lewiston, ME | $49,500 |
| Bangor, ME | $47,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 41. Hawaii | $53,160 |
| 42. Louisiana | $53,130 |
| 43. Arizona | $52,830 |
| 44. Maine | $52,660 |
| 45. Arkansas | $52,060 |
| 46. Alabama | $50,900 |
| 47. South Dakota | $49,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $25.32 ($52,660 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $52,660 against $62,680 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Maine rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Maine ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Maine pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $60,440 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.