Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Maryland
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Maryland earn a median of $93,530 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,160; the top 10% earn over $119,110. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,410 median in Maryland
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,680 median in Maryland
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75,910 median in Maryland
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,670 median in Maryland
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$85,010 median in Maryland
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$59,950 median in Maryland
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Maryland
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in Maryland?
The median is $93,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,160 and the top 10% earn over $119,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+26% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.