Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Maryland

In Maryland, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $78,850 a year. About 2,760 people work in this job there.

$78,850Median yearly pay

$63,540–$100,520Middle half of workers, yearly

2,760People in this job in Maryland

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). Maryland ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Maryland

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$60,720
25% of workers	$63,540
Half of workers (median)	$78,850
75% of workers	$100,520
90% of workers	$121,310

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Maryland metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson	$81,140	1,360
Lexington Park	$76,190	120
Salisbury	$64,270	60
Hagerstown-Martinsburg	$59,130	180

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Maryland

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$77,680
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,670
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,510
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$44,600
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$76,100
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$75,910
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$93,530
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$76,410

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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.