How much does an elementary school teacher make in Baltimore?
$76,400a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $36.73 an hour or $6,367 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.73
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 13,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,420Median: $76,400Highest 10%: $102,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| 25th | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| Median | $76,400 | $36.73 | |
| 75th | $99,240 | $47.71 | |
| 90th | $102,100 | $49.08 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Washington, DC | $79,470 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,570 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $76,170 |
| Salisbury, MD | $72,250 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $63,190 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $140,000 |
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Atmospheric | $107,500 |
| Business Teacher | $107,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $105,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $102,400 |
| Special Education Teacher | $101,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $36.73 ($76,400 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $76,400 against $63,970 nationally, 19% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $77,680, so Baltimore pays 2% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for elementary school teacher pay?
95 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.