Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $43,310 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.82
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $61,870
Employed locally 120
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $43,310
    75th
    $46,510
    90th
    $61,870

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,690
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,740
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,250
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$43,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Northeast Maine is $20.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.46 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Northeast Maine is 16.7% above the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.