How much does a special education teacher make in Portland?
$78,160a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $37.58 an hour or $6,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.58
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,980Median: $78,160Highest 10%: $82,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| 25th | $60,660 | $29.16 | |
| Median | $78,160 | $37.58 | |
| 75th | $81,550 | $39.21 | |
| 90th | $82,050 | $39.45 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for special education 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 |
| 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 |
| Education Teacher | $78,040 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,470 |
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 $37.58 ($78,160 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $78,160 against $66,810 nationally, 17% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $63,440, so Portland pays 23% more.
Where does Portland rank for special education teacher pay?
53 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,050 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.