How much does a middle school teacher make in Baltimore?
$79,360a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $38.15 an hour or $6,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.15
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 6,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,860Median: $79,360Highest 10%: $115,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 25th | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| Median | $79,360 | $38.15 | |
| 75th | $99,260 | $47.72 | |
| 90th | $115,500 | $55.55 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.
| Lexington Park, MD | $80,760 |
| Salisbury, MD | $78,690 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,130 |
| Washington, DC | $77,350 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $63,420 |
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 middle school teacher make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $38.15 ($79,360 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $79,360 against $64,370 nationally, 23% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $78,510, so Baltimore pays 1% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for middle school teacher pay?
64 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,500 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.