How much does a special education teacher make in Maine?
$56,780a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Maine. That is $27.30 an hour or $4,732 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.30
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 42
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,480Median: $56,780Highest 10%: $89,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,480 | $25.23 | |
| 25th | $52,490 | $25.24 | |
| Median | $56,780 | $27.30 | |
| 75th | $81,330 | $39.10 | |
| 90th | $89,000 | $42.79 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 33. Indiana | $60,920 |
| 34. Nebraska | $59,760 |
| 35. Arizona | $59,500 |
| 36. Maine | $56,780 |
| 37. Ohio | $51,230 |
| 38. Missouri | $49,610 |
| 39. Alabama | $49,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $27.30 ($56,780 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $56,780 against $76,580 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Maine rank for special education teacher pay?
Maine ranks 36 of 42 states.
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.