High School Teachers in Maine
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While jobs for High School Teachers in Maine are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for High School Teachers in Maine is expected to decrease.
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High School Teachers in Maine earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many High School Teachers Work in Maine?
5,790 people worked as High School Teachers in 2018 in this state.
There were 5,740 High School Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 13,930 High School Teachers working in it, which means Maine has fewer High School Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Maine
Jobs for High School Teachers in this state are declining at a rate of 1.3% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.5%.
Maine Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 370 annual High School Teachers job openings in Maine, and 5,460 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 79,500 annual jobs and 1,095,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do High School Teachers Make in Maine?
In 2018 wages for High School Teachers ranged from $36,090 to $74,840 with $54,520 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Maine is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Maine Metros for High School Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most High School Teachers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 1,640 | $61,220 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 820 | $66,640 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 550 | $49,710 |
| Dover-Durham, NH-ME | 390 | $58,920 |
Top States for High School Teachers Employment
View the list below to see where most High School Teachers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 112,960 | $82,670 |
| Texas | 110,420 | $57,800 |
| New York | 74,830 | $81,290 |
| Ohio | 52,240 | $61,740 |
| Pennsylvania | 50,460 | $62,990 |
| Florida | 47,960 | $52,120 |
| Illinois | 43,720 | $67,680 |
| New Jersey | 29,140 | $74,700 |
| Missouri | 27,930 | $48,170 |
| Georgia | 27,620 | $57,430 |
| Virginia | 26,830 | $63,990 |
| Massachusetts | 26,420 | $77,830 |
| North Carolina | 25,240 | $46,760 |
| Michigan | 24,130 | $62,040 |
| Minnesota | 20,940 | $61,570 |
| Tennessee | 20,190 | $52,020 |
| Wisconsin | 20,070 | $56,700 |
| Indiana | 19,690 | $50,420 |
| Maryland | 19,330 | $71,170 |
| Arizona | 17,200 | $46,940 |
Below are the states where High School Teachers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $82,670 |
| New York | $81,290 |
| Massachusetts | $77,830 |
| Connecticut | $76,770 |
| Alaska | $75,780 |
| New Jersey | $74,700 |
| Rhode Island | $73,460 |
| Oregon | $71,910 |
| Maryland | $71,170 |
| Washington | $68,740 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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