Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Portland, ME

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

Median annual salary $90,150 +39.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $104,770
Employed locally 190
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $65,100
    50th (median)
    $90,150
    75th
    $95,620
    90th
    $104,770

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 102% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Merced, CA $100,390
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $99,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,920
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $95,760
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $94,750

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Portland, ME is 39.4% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Portland?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,100.