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Teaching Assistant Salary in Maine (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $37,412/year ($3,118/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,700 Teaching Assistant jobs in Maine (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $46,750 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 $37,412 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,430 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,576 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,332 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,412 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,118 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in Maine?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in Maine is $46,750 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,630 and $49,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in Maine?
- On the median salary of $46,750, a single filer in Maine takes home about $37,412 per year ($3,118 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 8,700 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.