Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,820 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,420
90th percentile $80,850
Employed locally 40
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,420
    25th
    $62,790
    50th (median)
    $63,820
    75th
    $80,850
    90th
    $80,850

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $42,790
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,750
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Southwest Maine is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Southwest Maine is 11.5% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $62,420 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,790.