Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Maine: $69,000 Average

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Average base salary, Maine

$69,000 / year

≈ $5,750 per month · $33.17 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Maine · median $67,000

25th percentile
$52,500Average
$69,00075th percentile
$82,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by state

Alabama$64,500

Alaska$85,500

Arizona$66,500

Arkansas$62,000

California$109,500

Colorado$76,000

Connecticut$87,500

Delaware$77,000

District of Columbia$91,500

Florida$63,500

Georgia$74,500

Hawaii$76,000

Idaho$69,000

Illinois$92,500

Indiana$70,000

Iowa$64,000

Kansas$61,000

Kentucky$65,500

Louisiana$63,500

Maine$69,000

Maryland$82,500

Massachusetts$93,500

Michigan$73,500

Minnesota$83,000

Mississippi$55,500

Missouri$62,500

Montana$63,500

Nebraska$68,000

Nevada$71,000

New Hampshire$74,500

New Jersey$90,000

New Mexico$75,500

New York$100,500

North Carolina$57,500

North Dakota$64,000

Ohio$81,000

Oklahoma$57,000

Oregon$82,000

Pennsylvania$80,500

Rhode Island$87,000

South Carolina$67,500

South Dakota$56,000

Tennessee$65,000

Texas$68,000

Utah$78,000

Vermont$75,000

Virginia$77,500

Washington$103,000

West Virginia$58,500

Wisconsin$69,000

Wyoming$68,500

About this role

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education is a professional role in the Educational Instruction and Library job family, focused on Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Top skills: Instructing Speaking Reading Comprehension Learning Strategies Active Listening Social Perceptiveness

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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by industry

Educational Services

1,060,270 workers

$79,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

901,420 workers

$80,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

9,250 workers

$81,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

2,310 workers

$86,000

Health Care and Social Assistance

1,010 workers

$59,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

870 workers

$60,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

550 workers

$66,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pays 11% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library

Special Education Teachers, Preschool$79,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Teachers and Instructors, All Other$76,500

Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,000

Adapted Physical Education Specialist$82,500

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75,500

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,000

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,500

Instructional Coordinator$83,500

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make?

The average base salary for a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the United States is $79,000 per year, or about $37.98 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $62,000 and $96,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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