Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $50,650 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,580
90th percentile $77,290
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,580
    25th
    $43,560
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $64,310
    90th
    $77,290

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Merced, CA $95,060
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,270
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $81,220
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,790
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,590
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $80,470

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,970
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,620
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$38,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bangor, ME is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Bangor, ME is 19.6% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bangor?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,580 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,560.