How much does a secondary school teacher make in Portland?
$77,470a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $37.25 an hour or $6,456 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.25
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 375
- Jobs in the area
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,620Median: $77,470Highest 10%: $92,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $60,790 | $29.23 | |
| Median | $77,470 | $37.25 | |
| 75th | $81,140 | $39.01 | |
| 90th | $92,060 | $44.26 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers.
| Lewiston, ME | $64,110 |
| Bangor, ME | $61,290 |
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 secondary school teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $37.25 ($77,470 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $77,470 against $72,040 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $64,880, so Portland pays 19% more.
Where does Portland rank for secondary school teacher pay?
93 of 375 metro areas with data.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,060 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.