How much does a special education teacher make in Baltimore?
$101,700a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $48.89 an hour or $8,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.89
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,810Median: $101,700Highest 10%: $118,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,810 | $30.20 | |
| 25th | $78,120 | $37.56 | |
| Median | $101,700 | $48.89 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.01 | |
| 90th | $118,500 | $56.98 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Washington, DC | $85,000 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $81,710 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,760 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $62,370 |
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 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $100,700 |
| Sociology Teacher | $99,980 |
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 $48.89 ($101,700 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $101,700 against $74,260 nationally, 37% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $93,530, so Baltimore pays 9% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for special education teacher pay?
9 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,500 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.