Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $128,910 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,600
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,600
    25th
    $78,280
    50th (median)
    $128,910
    75th
    $220,170

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 145% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Law Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $174,710
    Knoxville, TN $171,280
    Tennessee $171,280
    Iowa $170,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,680
    Michigan $167,560

    Nearby metros — Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $129,880
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $129,470
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $106,510
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $102,320
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $95,540
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $65,880

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,590
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Law Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Portland?

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

    Is Portland above or below average for Law Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Portland, ME is 1.8% above the national median of $126,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Portland?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,600 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,280.