How much does a middle school teacher make in Portland?
$67,630a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $32.51 an hour or $5,636 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.51
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,850Median: $67,630Highest 10%: $95,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,850 | $23.49 | |
| 25th | $60,660 | $29.16 | |
| Median | $67,630 | $32.51 | |
| 75th | $79,800 | $38.37 | |
| 90th | $95,620 | $45.97 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.
| Lewiston, ME | $63,090 |
| Bangor, ME | $62,090 |
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 middle school teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $32.51 ($67,630 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $67,630 against $64,370 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $63,590, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for middle school teacher pay?
119 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,620 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.