Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Maine

In Maine, the median pay for elementary school teachers, except special education is $62,390 a year. About 7,490 people work in this job there.

$62,390Median yearly pay
$48,820–$78,290Middle half of workers, yearly
7,490People in this job in Maine

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($63,970). Maine ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Maine

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$46,570
25% of workers$48,820
Half of workers (median)$62,390
75% of workers$78,290
90% of workers$92,100

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Maine metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Portland-South Portland$76,7702,830
Bangor$60,080940
Lewiston-Auburn$59,110670

Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for elementary school teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 87,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Maine

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,880
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,590
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,710
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,660
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,880
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,890

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.