SOC 25-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — Portland
Portland-South Portland, ME · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Portland, ME is $41,930 per year, close to the national median of $41,670 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Portland, ME is $41,930 per year, close to the national median of $41,670 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $34,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,440 to $45,050.
Lewiston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 453rd of 501 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,900 | −16.2% |
| 25th | $37,440 | −10.2% |
| Median (50th) | $41,930 | +0.6% |
| 75th | $45,050 | +8.1% |
| 90th | $55,950 | +34.3% |
| Mean | $43,200 | +3.7% |
Other metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Portland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $41,930 goes as far as $43,182 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,182US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,930 a year, 0.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,900 to $55,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $35,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Portland, ME?
The median annual wage is $41,930, or $20.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,670, so pay in Portland, ME is 0.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Portland, ME earns more than $55,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,900 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lewiston, at $35,490 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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