How much does a political science teacher make in Baltimore?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $49.25 an hour or $8,536 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.25
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,360Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $212,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 25th | $82,020 | $39.43 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| 75th | $152,100 | $73.13 | |
| 90th | $212,100 | $101.95 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for political science teachers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,100 |
| Washington, DC | $102,300 |
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 |
| Special Education Teacher | $101,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $100,700 |
| Sociology Teacher | $99,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $49.25 ($102,400 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $102,400 against $98,070 nationally, 4% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $105,600, so Baltimore pays 3% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for political science teacher pay?
25 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does a political science teacher make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,100 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.