How much does an elementary school teacher make in Maryland?
$77,680a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Maryland. That is $37.35 an hour or $6,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.35
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,290Median: $77,680Highest 10%: $107,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,290 | $27.06 | |
| 25th | $62,290 | $29.95 | |
| Median | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.35 | |
| 90th | $107,000 | $51.46 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $79,470 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,570 |
| Baltimore, MD | $76,400 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $76,170 |
| Salisbury, MD | $72,250 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $63,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 7. Connecticut | $80,600 |
| 8. Alaska | $79,260 |
| 9. New Jersey | $78,200 |
| 10. Maryland | $77,680 |
| 11. Ohio | $77,370 |
| 12. Oregon | $77,130 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $37.35 ($77,680 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $77,680 against $63,970 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Maryland rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Maryland ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays elementary school teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $79,470 a year.
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.