Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,800 or more. The middle half of special education teachers, secondary school in Hagerstown earn between $56,610 and $62,580.
- $48K10th
- $57K25th
- $62KMedian
- $63K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,470 | $5,206 | — |
| Median | $62,370 | $5,198 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,610 | $4,718 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,580 | $5,215 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Special education teachers, secondary school in Hagerstown earn 30% less than the Maryland average ($89,120) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($77,260). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $74,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $62,470 | $62,370 | $47,560 | $76,800 | 140 |
| Maryland | $89,120 | $93,530 | $62,160 | $119,110 | 1,560 |
| United States | $77,260 | $74,260 | $49,800 | $109,100 | 163,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $62,470, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $49,619 a year, or $4,135 a month and $1,908 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $50,403 | $4,200 |
| Working in MD | $49,619 | $4,135 |
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 Hagerstown a good place for special education teachers, secondary school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $62,470 buys what about $66,337 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 3rd of 3 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($92,190).
- Baltimore$92,190
- Lexington Park$81,890
- Hagerstown$62,470
All Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries in Maryland
Highest-paying cities for special education teachers, secondary school
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($121,230).
- San Diego, CA$121,230
- San Jose, CA$110,740
- San Francisco, CA$106,980
- Mount Vernon, WA$105,910
- Riverside, CA$105,440
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Hagerstown: questions
What is the entry-level special education teachers, secondary school salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the special education teachers, secondary school take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $49,619 a year ($4,135 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,470. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do special education teachers, secondary school earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,260).
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 25-2058; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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