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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Maine (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $37,750/year ($3,146/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 22nd of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 90 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $47,210 a year — though pay ranges from $36,910 for newcomers to $74,780 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 90 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Maine (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $47,210 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 $37,750 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,485 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,612 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,363 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,750 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,146 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Maine?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Maine is $47,210 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,640 and $63,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Maine?
- On the median salary of $47,210, a single filer in Maine takes home about $37,750 per year ($3,146 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 90 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant 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.