How much does a special education teacher make in Maine?
$61,710a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Maine. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.67
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,200Median: $61,710Highest 10%: $82,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $61,710 | $29.67 | |
| 75th | $79,690 | $38.31 | |
| 90th | $82,350 | $39.59 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $72,160 |
| Lewiston, ME | $60,700 |
| Bangor, ME | $59,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 31. Montana | $62,310 |
| 32. Alabama | $62,210 |
| 33. South Carolina | $62,150 |
| 34. Maine | $61,710 |
| 35. Florida | $61,510 |
| 36. Tennessee | $61,360 |
| 37. North Dakota | $61,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $29.67 ($61,710 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $61,710 against $74,260 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Maine rank for special education teacher pay?
Maine ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays special education teachers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $72,160 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.