How much does a teaching assistant make in Portland?
$48,770a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $23.45 an hour or $4,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.45
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,490Median: $48,770Highest 10%: $60,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| Median | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| 75th | $52,130 | $25.06 | |
| 90th | $60,210 | $28.95 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Lewiston, ME | $47,120 |
| Bangor, ME | $45,120 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $133,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $122,700 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $92,100 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $23.45 ($48,770 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $48,770 against $36,780 nationally, 33% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $46,750, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for teaching assistant pay?
8 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,210 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.