How much does a teacher and instructor make in Baltimore?
$99,430a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $47.80 an hour or $8,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.80
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,450Median: $99,430Highest 10%: $149,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,450 | $27.62 | |
| 25th | $70,550 | $33.92 | |
| Median | $99,430 | $47.80 | |
| 75th | $116,800 | $56.16 | |
| 90th | $149,200 | $71.74 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Washington, DC | $97,920 |
| Salisbury, MD | $94,480 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $75,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,810 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $45,230 |
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 |
| Special Education Teacher | $101,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $47.80 ($99,430 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $99,430 against $66,140 nationally, 50% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $94,070, so Baltimore pays 6% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for teacher and instructor pay?
10 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,200 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.