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Special Education Teacher Salary in Maine (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $48,548/year ($4,046/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 31st of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,320 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $61,880 a year — though pay ranges from $45,620 for newcomers to $79,390 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,320 Special Education Teacher jobs in Maine (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $61,880 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 $48,548 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,246 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,734 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,353 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,548 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,046 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Maine?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Maine is $61,880 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,300 and $75,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Maine?
- On the median salary of $61,880, a single filer in Maine takes home about $48,548 per year ($4,046 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,320 Special Education 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.