How much does a special education teacher make in Maine?
$61,880a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Maine. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,620Median: $61,880Highest 10%: $79,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 25th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| Median | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $75,210 | $36.16 | |
| 90th | $79,390 | $38.17 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $75,340 |
| Lewiston, ME | $60,150 |
| Bangor, ME | $57,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 28. Nebraska | $62,420 |
| 29. South Carolina | $62,360 |
| 30. Texas | $62,330 |
| 31. Maine | $61,880 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $61,520 |
| 33. Utah | $61,290 |
| 34. Hawaii | $60,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $29.75 ($61,880 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $61,880 against $65,120 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Maine rank for special education teacher pay?
Maine ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays special education teachers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $75,340 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.