How much does a special education teacher make in Portland?
$75,340a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $36.22 an hour or $6,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.22
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,000Median: $75,340Highest 10%: $90,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $60,660 | $29.16 | |
| Median | $75,340 | $36.22 | |
| 75th | $77,890 | $37.45 | |
| 90th | $90,360 | $43.44 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Lewiston, ME | $60,150 |
| Bangor, ME | $57,570 |
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 special education teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $36.22 ($75,340 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $75,340 against $65,120 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $61,880, so Portland pays 22% more.
Where does Portland rank for special education teacher pay?
78 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,360 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.