Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for preschool teachers, except special education is $18.88 an hour ($39,280 a year). About 4,610 people work in this job there.

$18.88Median hourly pay
$36,430–$46,010Middle half of workers, yearly
4,610People in this job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($38,140). It is 12% lower than the Maryland median ($44,600).

Pay range for preschool teachers, except special education in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.09$35,540
25% of workers$17.51$36,430
Half of workers (median)$18.88$39,280
75% of workers$22.12$46,010
90% of workers$32.46$67,510

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Maryland metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Salisbury$44,570120
Lexington Park$43,510190
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page)$39,2804,610
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$38,290230

Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for preschool teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 66,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,400
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,360
Childcare Workers$34,860
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,350
Special Education Teachers, All Other$76,090
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$81,140

Other job titles for this job

Child Development TeacherChild Care Assistant TeacherChildcare TeacherChildhood Development TeacherCare TeacherEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood TeacherGroup TeacherHome-based Preschool TeacherMontessori ParaprofessionalMontessori Preschool TeacherNursery School Teacher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.