How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Baltimore?
$73,940a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $35.55 an hour or $6,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.55
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,290Median: $73,940Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,290 | $27.54 | |
| 25th | $64,720 | $31.12 | |
| Median | $73,940 | $35.55 | |
| 75th | $93,730 | $45.06 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.31 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Washington, DC | $77,200 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $74,160 |
| Salisbury, MD | $64,730 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,190 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $62,740 |
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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $35.55 ($73,940 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $73,940 against $62,680 nationally, 18% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $75,910, so Baltimore pays 3% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
78 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,700 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.