Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $69,690 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,380
90th percentile $74,580
Employed locally 190
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,380
    25th
    $59,920
    50th (median)
    $69,690
    75th
    $72,870
    90th
    $74,580

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42,790
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,750
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Southwest Maine?

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

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Southwest Maine is 7.4% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $42,380 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,920.