How much does a special education teacher make in Maryland?
$93,530a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Maryland. That is $44.97 an hour or $7,794 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.97
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,160Median: $93,530Highest 10%: $119,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,160 | $29.88 | |
| 25th | $72,120 | $34.67 | |
| Median | $93,530 | $44.97 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.01 | |
| 90th | $119,100 | $57.26 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $101,700 |
| Washington, DC | $85,000 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $81,710 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,760 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $62,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 1. Washington | $101,100 |
| 2. California | $101,100 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $99,670 |
| 4. Maryland | $93,530 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,990 |
| 6. New York | $89,310 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $83,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $44.97 ($93,530 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $93,530 against $74,260 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Maryland rank for special education teacher pay?
Maryland ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays special education teachers the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $101,700 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.