How much does a special education teacher make in Maryland?
$76,410a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Maryland. That is $36.74 an hour or $6,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.74
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,100Median: $76,410Highest 10%: $122,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,100 | $24.57 | |
| 25th | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| Median | $76,410 | $36.74 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.67 | |
| 90th | $122,700 | $59.00 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salisbury, MD | $83,850 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,860 |
| Washington, DC | $77,050 |
| Baltimore, MD | $61,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 11. Oregon | $78,360 |
| 12. Delaware | $77,420 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,040 |
| 14. Maryland | $76,410 |
| 15. Michigan | $76,040 |
| 16. Illinois | $74,730 |
| 17. Ohio | $74,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $36.74 ($76,410 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $76,410 against $66,810 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Maryland rank for special education teacher pay?
Maryland ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays special education teachers the most?
Salisbury, MD, with a median of $83,850 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.