Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Maine

In Maine, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $61,880 a year. About 1,320 people work in this job there.

$61,880Median yearly pay

$50,300–$75,210Middle half of workers, yearly

1,320People in this job in Maine

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Maine ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Maine

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$45,620
25% of workers	$50,300
Half of workers (median)	$61,880
75% of workers	$75,210
90% of workers	$79,390

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Maine metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Portland-South Portland	$75,340	450
Lewiston-Auburn	$60,150	170
Bangor	$57,570	150

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

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

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Maine

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,390
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,880
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,590
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$43,890
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,710
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$52,660

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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.