The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Portland-South Portland, ME is $36,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,700.
Pay spans roughly $36,050 at the 10th percentile to $50,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.63 per hour. An estimated 680 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Portland-South Portland, ME.
| Median (annual) | $36,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.63 |
| 10th percentile | $36,050 |
| 90th percentile | $50,370 |
| Employment | 680 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.