Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Portland-South Portland
In Portland-South Portland (ME), the median pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary is $48,770 a year. About 3,170 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($36,780). It is 4% higher than the Maine median ($46,750).
Pay range for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Portland-South Portland (ME)
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38,490 |
| 25% of workers | $46,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48,770 |
| 75% of workers | $52,130 |
| 90% of workers | $60,210 |
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland (this page) | $48,770 | 3,170 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $47,120 | 820 |
| Bangor | $45,120 | 1,030 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for teaching assistants, except postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 176,200 openings a year (BLS)
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