How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Maryland?
$75,910a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Maryland. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,520Median: $75,910Highest 10%: $108,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,520 | $27.17 | |
| 25th | $62,860 | $30.22 | |
| Median | $75,910 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $93,010 | $44.72 | |
| 90th | $108,400 | $52.10 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $77,200 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $74,160 |
| Baltimore, MD | $73,940 |
| Salisbury, MD | $64,730 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,190 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $62,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 5. California | $82,550 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $81,500 |
| 7. New York | $77,630 |
| 8. Maryland | $75,910 |
| 9. Minnesota | $75,500 |
| 10. New Mexico | $74,380 |
| 11. New Jersey | $74,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $36.50 ($75,910 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $75,910 against $62,680 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Maryland rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Maryland ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $77,200 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.