How much does a special education teacher make in Maine?
$63,440a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Maine. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,560Median: $63,440Highest 10%: $81,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 25th | $60,660 | $29.16 | |
| Median | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $77,150 | $37.09 | |
| 90th | $81,550 | $39.21 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $78,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 26. Minnesota | $63,630 |
| 27. Iowa | $63,590 |
| 28. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 29. Maine | $63,440 |
| 30. Texas | $63,360 |
| 31. Nevada | $63,280 |
| 32. Alabama | $62,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $30.50 ($63,440 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $63,440 against $66,810 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Maine rank for special education teacher pay?
Maine ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays special education teachers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $78,160 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.