Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Lewiston-Auburn, ME
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area earn a median of $60,700 a year, based on BLS data for 80 workers.
Pay ranges from $45,970 for the lowest-paid 10% to $80,490 for the top 10%. That is 18% lower than the national median of $74,260. Pay here is 2% lower than the Maine statewide median of $61,710. There are 1.7 special education teachers, secondary school per 1,000 jobs here — the job is 1.6× more common than nationally. The average (mean) salary is $62,630, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Lewiston-Auburn, ME
| Pay level | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $45,970 |
| 25th percentile | $49,940 |
| Median | $60,700 |
| 75th percentile | $76,300 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,490 |
| Average (mean) | $62,630 |
Half of special education teachers, secondary school earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $5,058.33 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,529.17 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,334.62 |
| Weekly | $1,167.31 |
BLS publishes only yearly pay for this job, because special education teachers, secondary school are usually paid a salary and may not work a full 2,080-hour year. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $72,160 | 370 |
| Bangor, ME | $59,610 | 60 |
Highest-paying states for special education teachers, secondary school
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $101,120 |
| California | $101,060 |
| District of Columbia | $99,670 |
| Maryland | $93,530 |
| Rhode Island | $92,990 |
| New York | $89,310 |
| Massachusetts | $83,890 |
| New Jersey | $83,770 |
| Connecticut | $81,710 |
| Alaska | $80,580 |
See Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in every state or the Maine statewide figures.
Related jobs in Lewiston-Auburn, ME
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $59,110 | — |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,110 | — |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $60,150 | — |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $63,090 | — |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $47,010 | $22.60 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $49,500 | — |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $47,120 | — |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $35,490 | $17.06 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $63,750 | $30.65 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $61,830 | $29.73 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $43,210 | $20.77 |
| Tutor | $54,960 | $26.42 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 25-2058. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teachers, secondary school make in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?
The median salary for special education teachers, secondary school in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area is $60,700 a year. Pay ranges from $45,970 for the lowest-paid 10% to $80,490 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid special education teachers, secondary school make in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?
The top 10% of special education teachers, secondary school in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area earn at least $80,490 a year. The top 25% earn $76,300 or more.
What is the starting pay for special education teachers, secondary school in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $45,970 a year, and a quarter of special education teachers, secondary school earn $49,940 or less.
How many special education teachers, secondary school work in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?
About 80 special education teachers, secondary school are employed in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area, not counting the self-employed.