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Special Education Teacher Salary in Maryland (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $60,767/year ($5,064/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 9th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 2,760 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $78,850 a year — though pay ranges from $60,720 for newcomers to $121,310 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,760 Special Education Teacher jobs in Maryland (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $78,850 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 $60,767 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $78,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,517 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,032 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,534 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,767 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,064 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Maryland?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Maryland is $78,850 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,540 and $100,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $78,850, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $60,767 per year ($5,064 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,760 Special Education 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.