Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $79,990 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,260
90th percentile $102,820
Employed locally 140
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,260
    25th
    $59,980
    50th (median)
    $79,990
    75th
    $90,420
    90th
    $102,820

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Maryland is 14.9% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Maryland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,260 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,980.