Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Maine
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Maine earn a median of $61,710 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,200; the top 10% earn over $82,350. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,440 median in Maine
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,390 median in Maine
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,660 median in Maine
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,880 median in Maine
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,680 median in Maine
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$58,880 median in Maine
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Maine
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in Maine?
The median is $61,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,200 and the top 10% earn over $82,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.