Preschool Teacher Salary in Maine
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Maine
$43,890
$21.10 an hour
10th percentile
$36,170
90th percentile
$60,110
Jobs (wage & salary)
1,110
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Maine was $43,890 in May 2025, $5,750 (15%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $37,560 (25th percentile) and $48,430 (75th percentile).
Maine ranks 19 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,170 | $17.39 |
| 25th | $37,560 | $18.06 |
| 50th (median) | $43,890 | $21.10 |
| 75th | $48,430 | $23.29 |
| 90th | $60,110 | $28.90 |
| Mean (average) | $45,350 | $21.80 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Maine, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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