How much does a secondary school teacher make in Maine?
$64,880a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Maine. That is $31.19 an hour or $5,407 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.19
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,520Median: $64,880Highest 10%: $83,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 25th | $50,870 | $24.46 | |
| Median | $64,880 | $31.19 | |
| 75th | $79,920 | $38.42 | |
| 90th | $83,450 | $40.12 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $77,470 |
| Lewiston, ME | $64,110 |
| Bangor, ME | $61,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 24. Virginia | $72,170 |
| 25. Michigan | $66,030 |
| 26. Nevada | $65,520 |
| 27. Maine | $64,880 |
| 28. Texas | $63,590 |
| 29. Nebraska | $63,450 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $62,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $31.19 ($64,880 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $64,880 against $72,040 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Maine rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Maine ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays secondary school teachers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $77,470 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.