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📚 Elementary School Teacher Salary

Elementary School Teacher Salary in Salisbury, MD (2026)

Elementary school teachers instruct students in grades K–6 in public and private schools.

Median Annual Salary

$64,370

in Salisbury · BLS OEWS

Real Purchasing Power

$73,878

adjusted for local cost of living

Elementary School Teachers in Salisbury

The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Salisbury, MD is $64,370 per year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. This works out to approximately $5,364/month or $31/hour.

Compared to the median across all surveyed cities ($77,950), Salisbury pays 17% less than the typical city.

Salisbury has a cost of living index of 87.1 (US average = 100), so your salary goes further here than the nominal figure suggests. In inflation-adjusted terms, $64,370 in Salisbury is equivalent to $73,878 in a city at the US average cost of living.

BLS wage data is collected at the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) level, so this figure represents the Salisbury metro area, not just the city itself.

Top 10 Cities for Elementary School Teachers by Salary

RankCityMedian Salary
1Oakland, CA$103,520
2Berkeley, CA$103,520
3San Francisco, CA$103,520
4Melbourne, FL$102,960
5Palm City, FL$102,960
6Titusville, FL$102,960
7Palm Bay, FL$102,960
8Ontario, CA$97,240
9San Bernardino, CA$97,240
10Riverside, CA$97,240

Source: BLS OEWS · Metro-level data

Other Occupations in Salisbury

OccupationMedian Salary
💻Software Developer$97,260
🏥Registered Nurse$89,180
Electrician$63,680
📊Accountant$75,060

Full cost of living profile for Salisbury

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median Elementary School Teacher salary in Salisbury?

The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Salisbury, MD is $64,370 per year, according to BLS OEWS data.

How does Salisbury Elementary School Teacher pay compare nationally?

Salisbury Elementary School Teacher pay ($64,370) is 17% below the median across surveyed cities ($77,950).

Does cost of living affect Elementary School Teacher salaries in Salisbury?

Yes. Salisbury has a cost of living index of 87.1 (US average = 100). After adjusting for local prices, a $64,370 salary in Salisbury has the purchasing power of approximately $73,878 in an average-cost city.

Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) · Methodology