salary$76,400 a yearmedian pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,080per year
Jobs in the area13,150people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Baltimore?
OK. Rent of $1,619 a month takes 25.4% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Baltimore, MD?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $76,400 a year. Most earn between $49,420 and $102,080.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Baltimore?
Typical rent of $1,619 a month takes 25.4% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.