How much does a special education teacher make in Baltimore?
$81,140a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $39.01 an hour or $6,762 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.01
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,030Median: $81,140Highest 10%: $105,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| 25th | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| Median | $81,140 | $39.01 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.54 | |
| 90th | $105,300 | $50.63 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Washington, DC | $79,880 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $76,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,290 |
| Salisbury, MD | $64,270 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $59,130 |
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 special education teacher make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $39.01 ($81,140 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $81,140 against $65,120 nationally, 25% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $78,850, so Baltimore pays 3% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for special education teacher pay?
39 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,300 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.