Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in Portland-South Portland, ME
- Middle 50%
- $60,790–$81,140
- vs U.S. median
- +8%
- Metro rank
- #105 of 501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro earn a median of $77,470 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,420 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% above the U.S. median of $72,040 and 19% above the ME statewide median of $64,880. It ranks #105 of 501 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other ME metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $64,110 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $63,860 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $63,100 |
| Bangor, ME | $61,290 |
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What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Portland?
The BLS median is $77,470 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,420 jobs pay between $60,790 and $81,140. The 10th percentile is $48,620 and the 90th is $92,060.
Is Portland a high-paying metro for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 8% above the U.S. median of $72,040 and 19% above the ME statewide median of $64,880. It ranks #105 of 501 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.