Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $71,870 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,230
90th percentile $80,290
Employed locally 350
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,230
    25th
    $60,210
    50th (median)
    $71,870
    75th
    $79,300
    90th
    $80,290

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 19% 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 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, Secondary School make per hour in Portland?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Portland, ME is 3.3% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,230 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,210.