Average Teacher Salary in Maryland

Education · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Teacher in Maryland earns $65,900 per year, which is above the national average of $63,650. This translates to approximately $31.68 per hour, $2,535 biweekly, or $5,492 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Maryland is 12% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$49,400	$23.75
Average (50th)	$65,900	$31.68
Experienced (75th)	$75,800	$36.44
Top Earners (90th)	$85,700	$41.20

Teacher Salary by City in Maryland

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Baltimore	$71,200	$5,933/mo
Columbia	$67,200	$5,600/mo
Germantown	$64,600	$5,383/mo
Silver Spring	$62,600	$5,217/mo
Bethesda	$61,300	$5,108/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Education
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2%-5.75% (8 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.12 (+12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Maryland

Major employers hiring Teachers in Maryland include Johns Hopkins, Marriott, Lockheed Martin, T. Rowe Price, and Under Armour. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for education professionals.

Calculate Your Maryland Take-Home Pay

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