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
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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.