Substitute Teachers Salary in Maryland
Substitute Teachers in Maryland earn a median of $46,470 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,610
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,870; the top 10% earn over $47,360. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75,910 median in Maryland
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,680 median in Maryland
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,410 median in Maryland
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,670 median in Maryland
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$93,530 median in Maryland
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,510 median in Maryland
Substitute Teachers pay in Maryland
How much do substitute teachers make in Maryland?
The median is $46,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,870 and the top 10% earn over $47,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 50 (+12% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.