Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Hagerstown, MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

Median annual salary $57,680 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,790
90th percentile $81,210
Employed locally 270
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,790
    25th
    $47,600
    50th (median)
    $57,680
    75th
    $63,690
    90th
    $81,210

    Hagerstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,473 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salisbury, MD $82,620
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,140
    Lexington Park, MD $74,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,300

    Related occupations in Hagerstown, MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,660
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$48,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,700
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Hagerstown?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Hagerstown, MD-WV is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Hagerstown above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Hagerstown, MD-WV is 8.4% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Hagerstown?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,790 per year in Hagerstown, MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,600.