How much does a special education teacher make in Maryland?
$76,100a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Maryland. That is $36.59 an hour or $6,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.59
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 3,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,390Median: $76,100Highest 10%: $105,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| 25th | $64,410 | $30.97 | |
| Median | $76,100 | $36.59 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.25 | |
| 90th | $105,100 | $50.54 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $79,880 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $76,450 |
| Baltimore, MD | $76,090 |
| Salisbury, MD | $75,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $73,390 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $62,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 10. Washington | $76,790 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $76,530 |
| 12. Georgia | $76,130 |
| 13. Maryland | $76,100 |
| 14. District of Columbia | $71,130 |
| 15. New Jersey | $71,110 |
| 16. Iowa | $71,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $36.59 ($76,100 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $76,100 against $76,580 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Maryland rank for special education teacher pay?
Maryland ranks 13 of 42 states.
Which city in Maryland pays special education teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $79,880 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.