Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $81,140 a year. About 1,360 people work in this job there.

$81,140Median yearly pay
$63,540–$100,960Middle half of workers, yearly
1,360People in this job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 3% higher than the Maryland median ($78,850).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$62,030
25% of workers$63,540
Half of workers (median)$81,140
75% of workers$100,960
90% of workers$105,300

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page)$81,1401,360
Lexington Park$76,190120
Salisbury$64,27060
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$59,130180

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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,400
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,350
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,360
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,280
Special Education Teachers, All Other$76,090

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