Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Maine
$65,930avg. a year
Annual salary · 7,490 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Maine earn an average of $65,930 a year. That is $6,720 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Portland-South Portland, ME at $72,230.
$62,390Median pay
$65,930Average yearly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#27Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Maine metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
12,830 jobs
Portland-South Portland, ME
$72,230
a year
2940 jobs
Bangor, ME
$63,090
a year
3670 jobs
Lewiston-Auburn, ME
$59,720
a year
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Maine, charted
Pay over time
Maine, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Maine elementary school teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Maine vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Maine | $65,930 | – |
| New Hampshire | $69,930 | – |
Related jobs in Maine
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,820
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,830
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,790
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,350
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64,220
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,590
Average pay, Maine, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Maine?
The average is $65,930 a year, and the median is $62,390. That is $6,720 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Maine do they earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME ($72,230), followed by Bangor, ME ($63,090). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Lewiston-Auburn, ME ($59,720).
How does Maine rank?
Maine ranks #27 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national elementary school teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.