Maryland Teacher Salaries

Maryland Teaching Salaries truly represent the state's sentiments toward the value of education. Maryland is one of the few states who had an increase in average teaching salaries that surpassed the rate of inflation.

Such teacher salary increases are a beacon to new teachers and experienced teachers watching from out-of-state. In any industry, the best company or organization to work for is the one that shows appreciation for their employees, the backbone of any company.

Maryland's public educational system has shown again it's support of Maryland teachers through compensation and highly structured teacher induction programs. When considering a career in education, be sure to include all benefits associated with the Maryland Teaching Salary, such as healthcare, when deciding whether and where to begin a teaching career.

As you can see below, you can greatly increase your earning potential as a Maryland Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.

** Salaries are from the 2006-2007 Baltimore City Public School System and the Calvert County Public School District in Maryland

When viewing these numbers, keep in consideration such benefits as full dental, long-term disability and quality health insurance. Secondly, these are salaries based on a 182-day or 10-month work year. We encourage you to explore what each school district has to offer you, take into consideration the area in which you wish to live and do the math to see if you will be satisfied. Good luck!

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