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Special Education Teacher Salary in Silver Spring, Maryland

The median special education teacher salary in Silver Spring, MD is $76,811 per year, which is 22.0% above the national median and 10.9% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$76,811
vs State Avg
+$7,555
vs National
+$13,851
Cost of Living
122%

Special Education Teacher Salary in Silver Spring by Experience

In Silver Spring, an entry-level special education teacher earns around $53,680, while experienced professionals earn up to $109,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 122% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$53,680
+$9,680 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$78,080
+$14,080 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$109,800
+$19,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Silver Spring, MD

Percentile Silver Spring
10th Percentile $51,240
25th Percentile $61,000
Median (50th) $76,811
75th Percentile $95,160
90th Percentile $117,120

Special Education Teacher Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Columbia, MD
$74,293
Pop. 104,681
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 Silver Spring

Education

Most special education teacher positions require a bachelor's degree. Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring may vary based on local industry and population growth.