Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Maine
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Maine have a median of $62,390 a year, below the national $63,970 (−2%); the state ranks 28th of 51 states by median. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education earn 21% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays more, with a median of $72,410. Maine employs 7,490 elementary school teachers, except special education, 11.7 per 1,000 jobs, the 37th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.31 means the occupation is more concentrated in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 7,490 | 11.69 | 1.31 |
| Annual | $46,570 | $48,820 | $62,390 | $78,290 | $92,100 | $65,930 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 1,388,390 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,960 | $57,710 | $63,970 | $81,450 | $104,340 | $72,650 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 28th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 37th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.31
- Jobs per 1,000
- 11.69
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for elementary school teachers, except special education, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | * | $76,770 | $48,600 | $95,590 | 2,830 | 9.82 | 1.10 |
| Bangor, ME | * | $60,080 | $46,380 | $83,490 | 940 | 12.97 | 1.45 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | * | $59,110 | $43,830 | $79,470 | 670 | 14.08 | 1.58 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | * | $61,170 | $46,360 | $82,320 | 2,030 | 14.26 | 1.60 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | * | $60,240 | $46,240 | $80,900 | 1,010 | 15.99 | 1.79 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | * | $62,390 | 7,490 | 1.31 |
| New Hampshire | * | $72,410 | 5,190 | 0.85 |
See the national page for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.