Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Bangor, ME

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

Median annual salary $63,920 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,280
90th percentile $84,270
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,280
    25th
    $47,780
    50th (median)
    $63,920
    75th
    $75,130
    90th
    $84,270

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 101% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,390
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $98,180
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $87,380
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,150
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $79,320

    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, Middle School make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Bangor, ME is 1.5% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $42,280 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,780.