How much does a teaching assistant make in Maine?
$46,750a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Maine. That is $22.48 an hour or $3,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.48
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,210Median: $46,750Highest 10%: $56,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| 25th | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| Median | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 75th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 90th | $56,920 | $27.37 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $48,770 |
| Lewiston, ME | $47,120 |
| Bangor, ME | $45,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 1. Washington | $49,120 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $46,920 |
| 3. Maine | $46,750 |
| 4. California | $46,490 |
| 5. Vermont | $43,800 |
| 6. Minnesota | $40,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $22.48 ($46,750 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $46,750 against $36,780 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Maine rank for teaching assistant pay?
Maine ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays teaching assistants the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $48,770 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.