Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $49,020 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,340
90th percentile $73,800
Employed locally 130
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,340
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $49,020
    75th
    $62,150
    90th
    $73,800

    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

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Northeast Maine?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northeast Maine is 29.6% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,340 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.