SOC 25-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teachers and Instructors, All Other — Salisbury
Salisbury, MD · 3 metro areas compared
In Salisbury, MD the median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other reaches $94,480 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Salisbury, MD the median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other reaches $94,480 a year. That is 42.8% more than the national median of $66,140. Pay ranges from under $49,490 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,450 to $117,450.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $99,430. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 38th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,490 | −25.2% |
| 25th | $77,450 | +17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $94,480 | +42.8% |
| 75th | $117,450 | +77.6% |
| 90th | $135,650 | +105.1% |
| Mean | $95,060 | +43.7% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $99,430 | 2,810 | |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $75,280 | 160 | |
| 3 | Lexington Park | $45,230 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salisbury run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $94,480 buys what $89,981 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 36.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,981US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,480 a year, 42.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,490 to $135,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $99,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Salisbury, MD?
The median annual wage is $94,480, 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 $66,140, so pay in Salisbury, MD is 42.8% 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 Salisbury, MD earns more than $135,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,490 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 $99,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 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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