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How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Maine?

$59,950a year

Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Maine. That is $28.82 an hour or $4,996 a month.

Hourly
$28.82
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among states
40 of 48
Jobs in the state
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,640Median: $59,950Highest 10%: $105,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,640$18.58
25th$56,430$27.13
Median$59,950$28.82
75th$80,160$38.54
90th$105,400$50.67

Cities in Maine

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Bangor, ME$77,940
Portland, ME$62,060
Salaries for every job in Maine

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.

37. Missouri$61,860
38. Utah$61,370
39. Rhode Island$60,390
40. Maine$59,950
41. Illinois$59,590
42. Nevada$59,270
43. Vermont$59,010
Postsecondary Teacher salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Maine?

The median hourly pay in Maine is $28.82 ($59,950 a year).

Do postsecondary teachers make more in Maine than the national average?

No: $59,950 against $77,640 nationally, 23% less.

Where does Maine rank for postsecondary teacher pay?

Maine ranks 40 of 48 states.

Which city in Maine pays postsecondary teachers the most?

Bangor, ME, with a median of $77,940 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.