Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,510 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Baltimore earn between $36,430 and $46,010.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,640 | $3,803 | $21.94 |
| Median | $39,280 | $3,273 | $18.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,430 | $3,036 | $17.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,010 | $3,834 | $22.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Baltimore earn 4% less than the Maryland average ($47,470) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $45,640 | $39,280 | $35,540 | $67,510 | 4,610 |
| Maryland | $47,470 | $44,600 | $35,760 | $67,510 | 8,020 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Baltimore
On the average salary of $45,640, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $36,895 a year, or $3,075 a month and $1,419 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $45,640 buys what about $43,680 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Maryland cities
Baltimore ranks 3rd of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Salisbury pays the most ($50,630).
- Salisbury$50,630
- Lexington Park$46,990
- Baltimore$45,640
- Hagerstown$44,960
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Maryland
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Baltimore: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Baltimore?
$21.94 an hour on average, and $18.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $36,895 a year ($3,075 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,640. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2011; area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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