How much does a social work teacher make in Portland?
$82,880a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $39.85 an hour or $6,907 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.85
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 49
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,910Median: $82,880Highest 10%: $158,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,910 | $31.21 | |
| 25th | $80,230 | $38.57 | |
| Median | $82,880 | $39.85 | |
| 75th | $95,430 | $45.88 | |
| 90th | $158,800 | $76.36 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for social work teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $133,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $122,700 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $92,100 |
| 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 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social work teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $39.85 ($82,880 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $82,880 against $77,570 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $80,250, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for social work teacher pay?
12 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a social work teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,800 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.