How much does a teacher and instructor make in Portland?
$92,100a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $44.28 an hour or $7,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.28
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,820Median: $92,100Highest 10%: $108,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| 25th | $76,130 | $36.60 | |
| Median | $92,100 | $44.28 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.31 | |
| 90th | $108,900 | $52.33 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,160 |
| Education Teacher | $78,040 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $44.28 ($92,100 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $92,100 against $66,140 nationally, 39% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $84,330, so Portland pays 9% more.
Where does Portland rank for teacher and instructor pay?
22 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,900 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.