SOC 25-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — Maryland
Maryland · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Maryland is $78,320 per year, 18.2% above the national median of $66,270.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Maryland is $78,320 per year, 18.2% above the national median of $66,270. Half of workers earn between $67,550 and $105,530. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,040 and the ninetieth at $109,770.
Employment stands at 690, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Maryland ranks number 13th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $79,710. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 277th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,040 | −6.4% |
| 25th | $67,550 | +1.9% |
| Median (50th) | $78,320 | +18.2% |
| 75th | $105,530 | +59.2% |
| 90th | $109,770 | +65.6% |
| Mean | $84,450 | +27.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $79,710 | 560 | |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $65,070 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $78,320 buys what $74,590 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,590US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,320 a year, 18.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,040 to $109,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $79,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $78,320, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,270, so pay in Maryland is 18.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $109,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $79,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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