How much does a special education teacher make in Maryland?
$78,850a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Maryland. That is $37.91 an hour or $6,571 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.91
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,720Median: $78,850Highest 10%: $121,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,720 | $29.19 | |
| 25th | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| Median | $78,850 | $37.91 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.33 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.32 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $81,140 |
| Washington, DC | $79,880 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $76,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,290 |
| Salisbury, MD | $64,270 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $59,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 6. Connecticut | $82,950 |
| 7. New York | $81,260 |
| 8. Alaska | $80,230 |
| 9. Maryland | $78,850 |
| 10. Illinois | $77,960 |
| 11. Oregon | $77,700 |
| 12. New Jersey | $76,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $37.91 ($78,850 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $78,850 against $65,120 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Maryland rank for special education teacher pay?
Maryland ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays special education teachers the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $81,140 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.