What are the main factors that influence a Cover Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Cover Teacher?

Cover Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cover Teacher roles are District of Columbia $63,108, California $62,868, Massachusetts $62,030. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cover Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Cover Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Cover Manager: $62,142; Teacher and Teacher Assistant: $55,479; Teacher Secondary School: $54,800; Teacher Kindergarten: $54,287; Teacher: $53,939.

Cover Teacher Salary in Maine

How much does a Cover Teacher make in Maine? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cover Teacher in Maine is $55,573 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Cover Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,410
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,387 to $68,050
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,113

10% $36,113

50% (Median) $55,573

90% $79,410

Cover Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,050	$5,671	$1,309	$33
Average	$55,573	$4,631	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$45,387	$3,782	$873	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Cover Teacher Salaries

A Cover Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Cover Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cover Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,108.
California: $62,868.
Massachusetts: $62,030.

District of Columbia $63,108 California $62,868 Massachusetts $62,030 Washington $61,802 New Jersey $61,780 Alaska $61,700 Connecticut $60,913 New York $60,594

Hawaii $59,574 Rhode Island $59,095 Maryland $58,770 Minnesota $58,326 Colorado $58,155 Illinois $58,098 Oregon $57,881 Delaware $57,721

New Hampshire $57,621 Virginia $57,396 Pennsylvania $56,741 Nevada $56,410 North Dakota $56,302 Michigan $56,131 Wisconsin $56,068 Vermont $55,943

Texas $55,595 Maine $55,573 Arizona $55,538 Ohio $55,498 Georgia $54,974 Indiana $54,712 Wyoming $54,661 Utah $54,581

Iowa $54,547 Kansas $54,273 Louisiana $54,193 North Carolina $54,165 Missouri $54,153 Florida $53,931 Montana $53,811 Nebraska $53,697

Kentucky $53,635 South Carolina $53,407 Tennessee $53,264 Idaho $53,207 New Mexico $52,791 Oklahoma $52,700 Alabama $52,364 South Dakota $51,799

Arkansas $51,492 West Virginia $51,326 Mississippi $50,830

Top Paying Cities for Cover Teacher

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $54,693
Harmony: $54,669
Hartland: $54,740

Freedom, ME $54,693

Harmony, ME $54,669

Hartland, ME $54,740

Hinckley, ME $54,792

Jackman, ME $54,527

Kingfield, ME $54,837

Liberty, ME $54,793

Madison, ME $54,910

Monroe, ME $54,613

Morrill, ME $54,708

Newport, ME $54,621

New Portland, ME $54,922

New Sharon, ME $54,856

New Vineyard, ME $54,889

Norridgewock, ME $54,890

North Anson, ME $54,923

North Vassalboro, ME $55,021

Oakland, ME $54,909

Oquossoc, ME $54,725

Palmyra, ME $54,655

Phillips, ME $54,747

Pittsfield, ME $54,744

Plymouth, ME $54,628

Rangeley, ME $54,760

Portland, ME $57,374

Falmouth, ME $57,244

South Portland, ME $57,374

Cape Elizabeth, ME $57,260

Peaks Island, ME $57,315

Cumberland Foreside, ME $57,187

Auburn, ME $56,160

Andover, ME $54,745

Bethel, ME $54,837

Bryant Pond, ME $55,041

Buckfield, ME $55,287

Canton, ME $54,940

Durham, ME $56,515

Danville, ME $56,329

Dixfield, ME $54,826

Dryden, ME $54,890

East Andover, ME $54,761

East Dixfield, ME $54,915

East Livermore, ME $55,240

East Poland, ME $56,226

Stoneham, ME $55,066

East Wilton, ME $55,018

Greene, ME $55,729

Hanover, ME $54,791

Hebron, ME $55,679

Jay, ME $54,927

Lewiston, ME $56,129

Lisbon, ME $56,307

Lisbon Falls, ME $56,221

Livermore, ME $55,149

Livermore Falls, ME $55,113

Greenwood, ME $55,114

Mechanic Falls, ME $56,059

Mexico, ME $54,880

Minot, ME $55,850

Monmouth, ME $55,552

New Gloucester, ME $56,552

Newry, ME $54,689

North Jay, ME $54,900

Leeds, ME $55,418

North Monmouth, ME $55,471

North Turner, ME $55,379

North Waterford, ME $55,322

Norway, ME $55,499

Oxford, ME $55,797

Paris, ME $55,609

Poland, ME $56,235

Roxbury, ME $54,707

Rumford, ME $54,848

Sabattus, ME $55,884

South Paris, ME $55,533

Turner, ME $55,534

Wayne, ME $55,282

Weld, ME $54,748

West Bethel, ME $54,793

Bowdoin, ME $55,876

West Minot, ME $55,770

West Paris, ME $55,312

Peru, ME $54,962

West Poland, ME $56,193

Sumner, ME $55,135

Wilton, ME $54,892

Augusta, ME $55,045

Coopers Mills, ME $55,120

Dresden, ME $55,573

East Winthrop, ME $55,216

Farmingdale, ME $55,369

Gardiner, ME $55,469

Randolph, ME $55,369

Hallowell, ME $55,299

Jefferson, ME $54,931

Kents Hill, ME $55,044

Litchfield, ME $55,633

Manchester, ME $55,152

Mount Vernon, ME $54,911

Whitefield, ME $55,151

Palermo, ME $54,840

Sebasco Estates, ME $56,461

Readfield, ME $55,137

Saint Albans, ME $54,698

South Bristol, ME $55,614

Squirrel Island, ME $55,798

Trevett, ME $55,838

Waldoboro, ME $54,920

Walpole, ME $55,525

Washington, ME $54,783

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $55,897

Southport, ME $56,022

Wiscasset, ME $55,739

Woolwich, ME $55,871

Ellsworth, ME $54,560

Addison, ME $54,493

Gouldsboro, ME $54,541

Bar Harbor, ME $54,645

Beals, ME $54,554

Bernard, ME $54,663

Birch Harbor, ME $54,594

Blue Hill, ME $54,618

Brooklin, ME $54,619

Brooksville, ME $54,618

Calais, ME $54,473

Cherryfield, ME $54,411

Columbia Falls, ME $54,408

Corea, ME $54,544

Cranberry Isles, ME $54,556

Cutler, ME $54,412

Deer Isle, ME $54,669

Dennysville, ME $54,361

East Blue Hill, ME $54,620

East Machias, ME $54,412

Eastport, ME $54,573

Franklin, ME $54,548

Frenchboro, ME $54,526

Grand Lake Stream, ME $54,328

Hancock, ME $54,629

Harborside, ME $54,608

Harrington, ME $54,530

Hulls Cove, ME $54,646

Isle Au Haut, ME $54,526

Islesford, ME $54,640

Jonesboro, ME $54,457

Jonesport, ME $54,506

Little Deer Isle, ME $54,662

Lubec, ME $54,439

Bass Harbor, ME $54,665

Machias, ME $54,467

Machiasport, ME $54,493

Meddybemps, ME $54,327

Milbridge, ME $54,551

Mount Desert, ME $54,604

Northeast Harbor, ME $54,640

Sullivan, ME $54,555

Pembroke, ME $54,412

Perry, ME $54,461

Princeton, ME $54,324

Prospect Harbor, ME $54,600

Robbinston, ME $54,400

Salsbury Cove, ME $54,652

Sargentville, ME $54,634

Seal Cove, ME $54,606

Seal Harbor, ME $54,624

Sedgwick, ME $54,628

Sorrento, ME $54,606

Southwest Harbor, ME $54,654

Steuben, ME $54,521

Stonington, ME $54,674

Sunset, ME $54,486

Surry, ME $54,617

Swans Island, ME $54,568

Wesley, ME $54,256

Whiting, ME $54,397

Winter Harbor, ME $54,552

Baileyville, ME $54,380

Houlton, ME $54,267

Ashland, ME $54,188

Benedicta, ME $54,068

Blaine, ME $54,253

Bridgewater, ME $54,125

Caribou, ME $54,365

Clayton Lake, ME $54,266

Crouseville, ME $54,302

Eagle Lake, ME $54,249

Easton, ME $54,309

Estcourt Station, ME $54,288

Fort Fairfield, ME $54,337

Fort Kent, ME $54,361

Fort Kent Mills, ME $54,315

Frenchville, ME $54,377

Grand Isle, ME $54,302

Island Falls, ME $54,074

Limestone, ME $54,322

Madawaska, ME $54,467

Mapleton, ME $54,237

Richmond, ME $55,664

South China, ME $54,895

South Gardiner, ME $55,536

Vienna, ME $54,812

Windsor, ME $54,864

Winthrop, ME $55,372

Bangor, ME $54,598

Abbot, ME $54,608

Aurora, ME $54,311

Bradford, ME $54,573

Bradley, ME $54,575

Brewer, ME $54,595

Brookton, ME $54,127

Brownville, ME $54,416

Brownville Junction, ME $54,752

Bucksport, ME $54,591

Burlington, ME $54,396

Greenbush, ME $54,522

Carmel, ME $54,600

Castine, ME $54,713

Charleston, ME $54,583

Danforth, ME $54,217

Dover Foxcroft, ME $54,614

Corinth, ME $54,593

Eddington, ME $54,580

Holden, ME $54,585

East Millinocket, ME $54,357

East Orland, ME $54,585

Etna, ME $54,612

Exeter, ME $54,602

Frankfort, ME $54,601

Greenville, ME $54,286

Greenville Junction, ME $54,464

Guilford, ME $54,593

Hampden, ME $54,598

Howland, ME $54,469

Hudson, ME $54,589

Kenduskeag, ME $54,594

Kingman, ME $54,160

Lagrange, ME $54,532

Lambert Lake, ME $54,224

Lee, ME $54,384

Levant, ME $54,597

Lincoln, ME $54,380

Mattawamkeag, ME $54,202

Medway, ME $54,217

Milford, ME $54,566

Millinocket, ME $54,135

Milo, ME $54,519

Monson, ME $54,602

Olamon, ME $54,537

Old Town, ME $54,575

Orono, ME $54,589

Orient, ME $54,165

Orland, ME $54,586

Orrington, ME $54,592

Passadumkeag, ME $54,506

Penobscot, ME $54,587

Rockwood, ME $54,370

Sangerville, ME $54,640

Sebec, ME $54,553

Shirley Mills, ME $54,568

Springfield, ME $54,241

Stetson, ME $54,606

Stillwater, ME $54,591

Topsfield, ME $54,173

Vanceboro, ME $54,220

Waite, ME $54,248

West Enfield, ME $54,492

Winn, ME $54,275

Winterport, ME $54,598

Wytopitlock, ME $54,084

Bath, ME $56,258

Alna, ME $55,362

Boothbay, ME $55,738

Boothbay Harbor, ME $55,864

Bristol, ME $55,402

Chamberlain, ME $55,496

Damariscotta, ME $55,367

East Boothbay, ME $55,779

Friendship, ME $55,046

Georgetown, ME $56,187

Isle Of Springs, ME $55,740

Bremen, ME $55,248

Newcastle, ME $55,390

New Harbor, ME $55,584

Nobleboro, ME $55,170

Edgecomb, ME $55,578

Pemaquid, ME $55,530

Phippsburg, ME $56,413

Cushing, ME $54,866

Round Pond, ME $55,391

Sandy Point, ME $54,597

Searsmont, ME $54,727

Searsport, ME $54,606

Shawmut, ME $54,961

Skowhegan, ME $54,841

Smithfield, ME $54,870

Solon, ME $54,841

Stockton Springs, ME $54,597

Stratton, ME $54,795

Strong, ME $54,842

Temple, ME $54,821

West Forks, ME $54,505

Thorndike, ME $54,653

Troy, ME $54,637

Unity, ME $54,706

Vassalboro, ME $54,874

West Farmington, ME $55,033

Berwick, ME $58,327

Cape Neddick, ME $58,771

Eliot, ME $59,550

Kittery, ME $59,723

Kittery Point, ME $59,273

North Berwick, ME $57,877

Ogunquit, ME $58,402

South Berwick, ME $58,914

York, ME $59,251

York Beach, ME $58,967

York Harbor, ME $59,266

Acton, ME $56,225

Alfred, ME $57,022

Bailey Island, ME $56,789

Bar Mills, ME $56,931

Biddeford, ME $56,950

Biddeford Pool, ME $56,950

Bowdoinham, ME $55,837

Bridgton, ME $55,742

Brownfield, ME $55,693

Brunswick, ME $56,496

Bustins Island, ME $56,895

Cape Porpoise, ME $57,205

Casco, ME $56,405

Center Lovell, ME $55,330

Chebeague Island, ME $57,020

Cliff Island, ME $57,145

Cornish, ME $56,335

Cumberland Center, ME $57,080

Denmark, ME $55,684

East Baldwin, ME $56,478

Lebanon, ME $57,419

East Parsonsfield, ME $56,038

Sebago, ME $56,334

East Waterboro, ME $56,763

Freeport, ME $56,792

Fryeburg, ME $55,405

Gorham, ME $57,029

Gray, ME $56,682

Harrison, ME $55,436

Hiram, ME $56,160

Hollis Center, ME $56,834

Kennebunk, ME $57,248

Kennebunkport, ME $57,031

Parsonsfield, ME $56,036

Limerick, ME $56,555

Limington, ME $56,540

Long Island, ME $57,241

Lovell, ME $55,251

Moody, ME $57,951

Naples, ME $56,170

Newfield, ME $56,463

North Bridgton, ME $55,770

North Waterboro, ME $56,664

Windham, ME $56,972

Ocean Park, ME $56,994

Old Orchard Beach, ME $57,032

Orrs Island, ME $56,740

Porter, ME $55,847

Pownal, ME $56,703

Scarborough, ME $57,224

Raymond, ME $56,583

Saco, ME $56,998

Sanford, ME $57,288

Sebago Lake, ME $56,540

Shapleigh, ME $56,756

South Casco, ME $56,616

South Freeport, ME $56,763

Harpswell, ME $56,730

South Windham, ME $57,078

Springvale, ME $56,954

Standish, ME $56,776

Steep Falls, ME $56,654

Topsham, ME $56,303

Waterboro, ME $56,869

Waterford, ME $55,376

Wells, ME $57,839

West Baldwin, ME $56,378

Westbrook, ME $57,240

Buxton, ME $56,934

West Kennebunk, ME $57,218

West Newfield, ME $56,186

Yarmouth, ME $57,027

North Yarmouth, ME $56,907

Mars Hill, ME $54,307

Monticello, ME $54,197

New Limerick, ME $54,233

New Sweden, ME $54,306

Oakfield, ME $54,176

Oxbow, ME $53,956

Patten, ME $53,990

Perham, ME $54,268

Portage, ME $54,239

Presque Isle, ME $54,378

Saint Agatha, ME $54,351

Saint David, ME $54,340

Saint Francis, ME $54,267

Sheridan, ME $54,203

Sherman, ME $54,122

Stacyville, ME $54,055

Sinclair, ME $54,250

Smyrna Mills, ME $54,088

Wallagrass, ME $54,310

Stockholm, ME $54,258

Van Buren, ME $54,325

Washburn, ME $54,304

Westfield, ME $54,229

Rockland, ME $54,836

Camden, ME $54,830

Glen Cove, ME $54,812

Hope, ME $54,810

Islesboro, ME $54,669

Lincolnville, ME $54,714

Lincolnville Center, ME $54,716

Matinicus, ME $54,624

Monhegan, ME $55,207

North Haven, ME $54,661

Owls Head, ME $54,735

Port Clyde, ME $55,042

Rockport, ME $54,817

South Thomaston, ME $54,736

Spruce Head, ME $54,768

Tenants Harbor, ME $54,927

Thomaston, ME $54,776

Union, ME $54,807

Vinalhaven, ME $54,661

Warren, ME $54,750

West Rockport, ME $54,824

Waterville, ME $54,944

Albion, ME $54,857

Anson, ME $54,895

Athens, ME $54,742

Belfast, ME $54,715

Belgrade, ME $54,840

Belgrade Lakes, ME $54,784

Bingham, ME $54,737

Brooks, ME $54,625

Burnham, ME $54,679

Cambridge, ME $54,667

Canaan, ME $54,757

Caratunk, ME $54,633

China Village, ME $55,007

Clinton, ME $54,776

Corinna, ME $54,625

Detroit, ME $54,643

Dexter, ME $54,697

Dixmont, ME $54,617

East Newport, ME $54,623

East Vassalboro, ME $54,906

Eustis, ME $54,574

Fairfield, ME $54,869

Farmington, ME $54,913

Garland, ME $54,596

Farmington Falls, ME $55,002

Cover Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cover Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$45,387

Average $55,573/year

$68,050

$3,782

Average $4,631/month

$5,671

$873

Average $1,069/week

$1,309

$22

Average $27/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,050	$5,671	$1,309	$33
Average	$55,573	$4,631	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$45,387	$3,782	$873	$22

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