Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,870 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Lewiston earn between $38,160 and $50,400.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $47KMedian
- $50K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,690 | $3,974 | $22.93 |
| Median | $47,010 | $3,918 | $22.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,160 | $3,180 | $18.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,400 | $4,200 | $24.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Lewiston vs. Maine and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Lewiston earn 5% more than the Maine average ($45,350) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $47,690 | $47,010 | $35,930 | $71,870 | 90 |
| Maine | $45,350 | $43,890 | $36,170 | $60,110 | 1,110 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Lewiston
On the average salary of $47,690, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $38,951 a year, or $3,246 a month and $1,498 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Is Lewiston a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $47,690 buys what about $50,340 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($49,540). A typical home costs $333,850, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Maine cities
Lewiston ranks 1st of 3 Maine metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Maine
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Lewiston: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Lewiston?
$22.93 an hour on average, and $22.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $38,951 a year ($3,246 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,690. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2011; area Lewiston-Auburn, ME (30340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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