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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Maine (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $48,923/year ($4,077/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,490 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Maine (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $62,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,923 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $62,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,307 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,773 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,387 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,923 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,077 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Maine?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Maine is $62,390 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,820 and $78,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Maine?
- On the median salary of $62,390, a single filer in Maine takes home about $48,923 per year ($4,077 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 7,490 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.