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High School Teacher Salary in Maryland (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $60,649/year ($5,054/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,640 High School Teacher jobs in Maryland (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median High School Teacher salary of $78,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,649 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $78,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,477 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,018 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,525 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,649 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,054 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Maryland?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Maryland is $78,670 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,300 and $98,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $78,670, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $60,649 per year ($5,054 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 16,640 High School Teacher jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.