Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $49,100 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,060
90th percentile $73,990
Employed locally 290
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,060
    25th
    $47,180
    50th (median)
    $49,100
    75th
    $63,330
    90th
    $73,990

    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 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, Secondary School make per hour in Southwest Maine?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southwest Maine is 29.4% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $43,060 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,180.