How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Portland?
$60,440a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $29.06 an hour or $5,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.06
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,070Median: $60,440Highest 10%: $94,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,070 | $23.11 | |
| 25th | $51,570 | $24.79 | |
| Median | $60,440 | $29.06 | |
| 75th | $77,470 | $37.25 | |
| 90th | $94,290 | $45.33 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Lewiston, ME | $49,500 |
| Bangor, ME | $47,650 |
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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $29.06 ($60,440 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $60,440 against $62,680 nationally, 4% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $52,660, so Portland pays 15% more.
Where does Portland rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
182 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,290 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.