Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $78,280 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,380
90th percentile $81,560
Employed locally 240
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,380
    25th
    $59,050
    50th (median)
    $78,280
    75th
    $79,400
    90th
    $81,560

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 12% below 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 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 Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Portland?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Portland, ME is 20.7% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $48,380 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,050.