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Preschool Teacher Salary in Maine (2026)
$21.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,307/year ($2,942/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,110 Preschool Teacher jobs in Maine (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $43,890 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 $35,307 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $43,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,087 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,358 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,139 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,307 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,942 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Maine?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Maine is $43,890 per year ($21.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,560 and $48,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Maine?
- On the median salary of $43,890, a single filer in Maine takes home about $35,307 per year ($2,942 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,110 Preschool 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.