Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Portland-South Portland

In Portland-South Portland (ME), the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $67,630 a year. About 1,470 people work in this job there.

$67,630Median yearly pay
$60,660–$79,800Middle half of workers, yearly
1,470People in this job in Portland-South Portland (ME)

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($64,370). It is 6% higher than the Maine median ($63,590).

Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Portland-South Portland (ME)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$48,850
25% of workers$60,660
Half of workers (median)$67,630
75% of workers$79,800
90% of workers$95,620

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Maine metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Portland-South Portland (this page)$67,6301,470
Lewiston-Auburn$63,090100
Bangor$62,090210

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

Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical 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 38,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Portland-South Portland (ME)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,770
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,470

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