SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Salisbury
Salisbury, MD · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Salisbury, MD is $64,270 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Salisbury, MD is $64,270 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $59,440 and $83,680. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $56,060 and the ninetieth at $98,560.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $81,140. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 96th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,060 | −13.9% |
| 25th | $59,440 | −8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $64,270 | −1.3% |
| 75th | $83,680 | +28.5% |
| 90th | $98,560 | +51.4% |
| Mean | $72,920 | +12.0% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $81,140 | 1,360 | |
| 2 | Lexington Park | $76,190 | 120 | |
| 3 | Hagerstown | $59,130 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salisbury run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $64,270 buys what $61,210 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,210US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,270 a year, 1.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,060 to $98,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $81,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Salisbury, MD?
The median annual wage is $64,270, 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 $65,120, so pay in Salisbury, MD is 1.3% lower. 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 Salisbury, MD earns more than $98,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,060 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 $81,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Salisbury, MD. 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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