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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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.
Salaries for every job in Maine

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
Special Education Teacher salary in all states

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.