Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $60,710 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,550
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 80
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,550
    25th
    $48,190
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $65,400
    90th
    $75,660

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,640
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Merced, CA $97,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,580
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,980
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $79,990

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,610
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,330
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $48,780
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Lewiston?

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

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Lewiston, ME is 12.8% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Lewiston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,550 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,190.