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Special Education Teacher Salary in Columbia, Maryland

The median special education teacher salary in Columbia, MD is $74,293 per year, which is 18.0% above the national median and 7.3% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$74,293
vs State Avg
+$5,037
vs National
+$11,333
Cost of Living
118%

Special Education Teacher Salary in Columbia by Experience

In Columbia, an entry-level special education teacher earns around $51,920, while experienced professionals earn up to $106,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 118% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$51,920
+$7,920 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$75,520
+$11,520 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$106,200
+$16,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Columbia, MD

Percentile Columbia
10th Percentile $49,560
25th Percentile $59,000
Median (50th) $74,293
75th Percentile $92,040
90th Percentile $113,280

Special Education Teacher Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$76,811
Pop. 81,015
Germantown, MD
$72,404
Pop. 90,676
Baltimore, MD
$67,997
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$66,108
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Columbia

Education

Most special education teacher positions require a bachelor's degree. Columbia and the surrounding Maryland area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentAdaptive TeachingAssessmentBehavioral ManagementCommunicationPatience

Job Outlook

Nationally, special education teacher employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Columbia may vary based on local industry and population growth.