How much does a substitute teacher make in Maine?
$37,440a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Maine. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,110Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $49,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,110 | $14.96 | |
| 25th | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 90th | $49,590 | $23.84 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $41,930 |
| Lewiston, ME | $35,490 |
| Bangor, ME | $35,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 22. Connecticut | $38,460 |
| 23. Vermont | $38,200 |
| 24. Nebraska | $37,690 |
| 25. Maine | $37,440 |
| 26. Iowa | $37,230 |
| 27. Ohio | $37,150 |
| 28. Florida | $37,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $37,440 against $41,670 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Maine rank for substitute teacher pay?
Maine ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Maine pays substitute teachers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $41,930 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.