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

In Portland-South Portland (ME), the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $77,470 a year. About 2,420 people work in this job there.

$77,470Median yearly pay
$60,790–$81,140Middle half of workers, yearly
2,420People in this job in Portland-South Portland (ME)

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($72,040). It is 19% higher than the Maine median ($64,880).

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$48,620
25% of workers$60,790
Half of workers (median)$77,470
75% of workers$81,140
90% of workers$92,060

Secondary 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)$77,4702,420
Lewiston-Auburn$64,110420
Bangor$61,290430

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

Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Portland-South Portland (ME)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,770
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67,630

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