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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Maryland

Median: $77,680 / year · ≈ $37.35 / hr · 2025

21% above the U.S. average

Mean
$80,090
≈ $38.50 / hr
Median hourly
≈ $37.35 / hr
Annual ÷ 2,080 hours
10th–90th percentile
$56,290 – $107,040
U.S. median
$63,970
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$56,290
  • Median$77,680
  • Mean$80,090
  • 90th percentile$107,040

U.S. median $63,970

Take-home estimate

$59,291

On a $77,680 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$8,931 (11.5%)
  • State income tax$3,516 (4.5%)
  • Social Security$4,816 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,126 (1.4%)
  • Net take-home$59,291 (76.3%)
  • Share of $77,680 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$74,009

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Maryland RPP is 105.0 (5% above the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Maryland

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,600 −$33,080 vs this job Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,670 +$990 vs this job

ZIP codes in Maryland

20906Aspen Hill CDP20878Gaithersburg city21234Carney CDP21740Hagerstown city20874Darnestown CDP21122Lake Shore CDP21117Owings Mills CDP21222Dundalk CDP20904Colesville CDP21061Glen Burnie CDP20744Fort Washington CDP20902Wheaton CDP

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Highest-paying states for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Maryland ranks #10 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($77,680).

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Washington$102,350
#2California$99,650
#3District of Columbia$96,580
#4Massachusetts$94,000
#5Rhode Island$90,930
#6New York$85,760
#7Connecticut$80,600
#8Alaska$79,260
#9New Jersey$78,200
#10Maryland$77,680
#11Ohio$77,370
#12Oregon$77,130
#13Pennsylvania$77,060
#14Minnesota$76,350
#15Delaware$75,920
#16Illinois$75,320
#17Utah$74,810
#18New Mexico$74,550
#19New Hampshire$72,410
#20Georgia$72,290
#21Hawaii$71,410
#22Virginia$65,550
#23Michigan$65,110
#24Nevada$65,040
#25Colorado$63,410
#26Vermont$63,070
#27Texas$62,760
#28Maine$62,390
#29Nebraska$62,380
#30Idaho$61,600
#31Alabama$61,380
#32Wisconsin$61,210
#33Wyoming$61,150
#34South Carolina$60,820
#35Kentucky$60,610
#36Iowa$60,580
#37North Dakota$60,030
#38Tennessee$59,980
#39Indiana$59,700
#40Florida$58,930
#41Louisiana$58,770
#42Montana$57,530
#43Arizona$56,590
#44Kansas$56,450
#45West Virginia$55,630
#46North Carolina$54,930
#47Arkansas$52,700
#48Missouri$50,910
#49South Dakota$50,130
#50Mississippi$49,790
#51 Lowest Oklahoma$48,200

Frequently asked questions

What is the median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Maryland?
The OEWS median is $77,680 per year (≈ $37.35 / hr) (2025), 21% above the U.S. average.
How much does a elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in Maryland?
About ≈ $37.35 / hr, from the annual median divided by 2,080 hours (40 × 52). OEWS did not publish a separate hourly median for this row.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $59,291 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does elementary school teachers, except special education pay compare nationally?
The Maryland median is 21% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $63,970.
Which states pay elementary school teachers, except special educations the most?
Washington has the highest published OEWS median at $102,350. Maryland ranks #10 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Maryland living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 105.0 (U.S. = 100), 5% above the U.S. average. $77,680 in Maryland has about the same purchasing power as $74,009 at U.S. average prices.