Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,310 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,290
90th percentile $87,630
Employed locally 110
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,290
    25th
    $59,900
    50th (median)
    $62,310
    75th
    $83,650
    90th
    $87,630

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,800
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,680
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $50,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Maryland is 1.1% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,290 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,900.