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Public School Teacher · Maryland

Teacher salary in Maryland

Teachers in Maryland earn a median $77,680 a year across all employers.

$77,680
median pay in MD, all employers
29,610
workers in MD (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Maryland, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Maryland, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureMD
Workers29,610
10th percentile$56,290
Median$77,680
90th percentile$107,040
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Maryland

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Teachers' Pension System - Reformed Contributory Pension Benefit
Reformed Contributory Pension Benefit (RCPB)
1.5%age 65 with 10 years of eligibility service7%Covered

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Maryland pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Maryland

24 school districts in Maryland, largest Montgomery County Public Schools, Prince George's County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Schools.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Maryland

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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