Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $55,580 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,150
90th percentile $76,330
Employed locally 110
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,150
    25th
    $47,310
    50th (median)
    $55,580
    75th
    $64,040
    90th
    $76,330

    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

    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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Northeast Maine?

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Northeast Maine is 11.8% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,150 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,310.