How much does a middle school teacher make in Maryland?
$78,510a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Maryland. That is $37.75 an hour or $6,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.75
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,890Median: $78,510Highest 10%: $115,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,890 | $28.79 | |
| 25th | $62,660 | $30.13 | |
| Median | $78,510 | $37.75 | |
| 75th | $101,500 | $48.77 | |
| 90th | $115,500 | $55.55 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington Park, MD | $80,760 |
| Baltimore, MD | $79,360 |
| Salisbury, MD | $78,690 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,130 |
| Washington, DC | $77,350 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $63,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 8. Utah | $79,180 |
| 9. Alaska | $78,940 |
| 10. New Jersey | $78,770 |
| 11. Maryland | $78,510 |
| 12. Oregon | $78,350 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,930 |
| 14. Ohio | $77,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $37.75 ($78,510 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $78,510 against $64,370 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Maryland rank for middle school teacher pay?
Maryland ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays middle school teachers the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $80,760 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.