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History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Maine

In Maine, history teachers, postsecondarys earn $85,950 at the median. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $138K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$86K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$52K
Entry level (10th %)
$138K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $86K get you in Maine?

Take-home$5,351/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,586/mo
Rent burden29.6%
COL-adjusted salary$85,950/yr
After rent$3,765/mo
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About history teachers, postsecondarys

U.S. employed: 100
Category: Education
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Maine

Bar chart showing History Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $51,890, 25th percentile $63,570, median $85,950, 75th percentile $108,170, 90th percentile $137,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$52K25th$64KMedian$86K75th$108K90th$138K
Bar chart showing History Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $51,890, 25th percentile $63,570, median $85,950, 75th percentile $108,170, 90th percentile $137,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level history teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $86K.Top earners bring in $138K or more - a $86K spread from bottom to top.

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History Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$121K+48%1,680
New Hampshire$107K+31%110
Rhode Island$106K+30%150
Arizona$102K+25%170
New York$101K+24%1,780
Massachusetts$101K+24%850
New Jersey$100K+23%640
Connecticut$100K+23%330
Oregon$98K+20%170
Montana$93K+14%60
Maryland$88K+7%320
Michigan$86K+6%380
Maine$86K+5%100
Illinois$85K+4%630
Virginia$83K+2%810

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Frequently asked questions

How much do history teachers, postsecondarys make in Maine?

The median is $85,950 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,890, and experienced history teachers, postsecondarys can clear $137,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $86K enough to live in Maine?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,351/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,586/month (median of metro areas), which eats 29.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a history teachers, postsecondary salary go in Maine?

Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median history teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $85,950 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do history teachers, postsecondarys get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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