Preschool Teacher Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median preschool teacher in the Baltimore area earns $39,280 a year, 3% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and 12% below the Maryland median ($44,600). Half of the 4,610 preschool teachers there earn between $36,430 and $46,010.
Median $39,280
10th: $35,54090th: $67,510
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,540 | $35,760 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $36,430 | $36,750 | $34,530 |
| Median | $39,280 | $44,600 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $46,010 | $47,710 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $67,510 | $67,510 | $61,390 |
| Average | $45,640 | $47,470 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 4,610 | 8,020 | 478,780 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Baltimore, MD
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,400
- High School Teacher: $78,350
- Middle School Teacher: $79,360
- Teaching Assistant: $36,200
- Substitute Teacher: $37,090
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.