Maryland salaries by occupation
The median worker in Maryland earned $58,050 a year in 2024, about $27.91 an hour, 17.3% above the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 638 occupations.
Median pay $58,050 $27.91 per hour
Vs national median +17.3% U.S. $49,500
Workers 2,746,300 wage and salary
Occupations reported 638 with at least 100 employed
What Maryland is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 11.25× | 6,190 | $160,560 |
| Stonemasons | 7.89× | 1,230 | $47,890 |
| Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | 7.6× | 770 | $93,550 |
| Microbiologists | 5.79× | 2,040 | $101,060 |
| Statisticians | 5.78× | 3,070 | $128,940 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 4.91× | 5,220 | $115,710 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 4.72× | 1,900 | $143,210 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 4.52× | 710 | $104,560 |
| Therapists, All Other | 4.48× | 1,540 | $47,520 |
| Archivists | 4.33× | 540 | $75,330 |
Metro areas in Maryland
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 6 Maryland metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $68,430 | $32.90 | 3,118,630 | #3 |
| Lexington Park | $62,970 | $30.27 | 71,670 | #7 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $57,340 | $27.57 | 1,340,750 | #25 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $51,760 | $24.89 | 2,868,720 | #53 |
| Salisbury | $46,650 | $22.43 | 53,660 | #197 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $45,920 | $22.08 | 105,920 | #226 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $209,370 | $100.66 | 9,800 | #13 of 18 |
| Pediatricians, General | $208,160 | $100.08 | 510 | #17 of 37 |
| Dentists, General | $189,330 | $91.03 | 2,190 | #13 of 46 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $181,320 | $87.17 | 390 | #10 of 31 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,570 | $82.49 | 15,120 | #12 of 49 |
| Ship Engineers | $170,630 | $82.04 | 100 | #1 of 19 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $167,740 | $80.65 | 710 | #24 of 25 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,500 | $80.53 | 5,780 | #19 of 49 |
| Physicists | $163,950 | $78.82 | 1,420 | #13 of 26 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $162,610 | $78.18 | 5,020 | #8 of 46 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $160,560 | $77.19 | 6,190 | #1 of 41 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $158,220 | $76.07 | 3,490 | #3 of 36 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 91,810 | $105,320 | $50.64 |
| Retail Salespersons | 72,010 | $34,310 | $16.50 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 55,250 | $46,800 | $22.50 |
| Cashiers | 53,870 | $32,870 | $15.80 |
| Registered Nurses | 48,980 | $96,830 | $46.55 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 48,270 | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 44,620 | $40,240 | $19.35 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 42,730 | $36,090 | $17.35 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 40,680 | $40,310 | $19.38 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 39,680 | $38,340 | $18.44 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Maryland
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 61
- Power Plant Operators $106,300
- Gas Plant Operators $104,340
- Chemical Plant and System Operators $92,930
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $82,960
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $81,750
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $80,080
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $75,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,830
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $63,760
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,560
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $61,190
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $58,740
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,710
- Machinists $58,240
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,860
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $57,800
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $57,200
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,420
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $53,940
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $53,190
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $52,000
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $52,000
- Etchers and Engravers $52,000
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,530
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $51,470
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,030
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,990
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,980
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $50,800
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $50,770
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $50,690
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,920
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $49,850
- Printing Press Operators $49,450
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians $49,320
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,210
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $48,000
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $46,610
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $45,620
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,580
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $45,530
- Medical Appliance Technicians $45,290
- Food Batchmakers $44,060
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,690
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,360
- Helpers--Production Workers $42,920
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,210
- Production Workers, All Other $41,960
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $41,040
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,330
- Woodworkers, All Other $40,120
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,250
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $38,190
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,950
- Bakers $36,220
- Sewing Machine Operators $35,390
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $34,760
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $33,950
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,790
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $32,560
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $31,200
Education and library 57
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary $134,320
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $128,150
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $125,050
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $121,420
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $120,640
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $107,350
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $106,130
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $102,810
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $102,800
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $100,110
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,950
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $99,740
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $98,010
- Instructional Coordinators $95,570
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $95,410
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $88,590
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $88,080
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $87,520
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $83,430
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $83,130
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,400
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $81,690
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,630
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,530
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $81,110
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $80,990
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $80,060
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,930
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $79,860
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,370
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $78,470
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $78,090
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,030
- Farm and Home Management Educators $76,790
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,550
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,420
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $75,550
- Archivists $75,330
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,720
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $72,950
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $72,890
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $72,820
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $70,960
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $69,360
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $69,060
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $64,980
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $61,420
- Curators $61,350
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $58,990
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $56,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $53,290
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $52,590
- Library Technicians $49,340
- Tutors $47,010
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,490
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,560
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,700
Office and administrative support 48
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $75,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,720
- Brokerage Clerks $64,020
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $63,110
- Postal Service Clerks $61,630
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $60,470
- Financial Clerks, All Other $59,160
- Statistical Assistants $58,850
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $58,260
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $57,590
- Meter Readers, Utilities $57,000
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $56,760
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $56,450
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $56,440
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $55,910
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $55,850
- Procurement Clerks $54,790
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,080
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $53,180
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $52,310
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $50,550
- Bill and Account Collectors $50,050
- Billing and Posting Clerks $49,620
- New Accounts Clerks $49,200
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $48,770
- Cargo and Freight Agents $47,460
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $46,870
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,800
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,690
- Office Clerks, General $46,370
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,740
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $45,090
- Word Processors and Typists $44,880
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $44,780
- File Clerks $44,610
- Order Clerks $44,490
- Tellers $43,310
- Gambling Cage Workers $41,530
- Customer Service Representatives $40,310
- Library Assistants, Clerical $39,910
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $39,750
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $39,460
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $39,420
- Couriers and Messengers $38,010
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,000
- Data Entry Keyers $36,940
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $34,810
Healthcare practitioners 45
- Physicians, All Other $209,370
- Pediatricians, General $208,160
- Dentists, General $189,330
- Nurse Anesthetists $167,740
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $160,560
- Optometrists $157,830
- Pharmacists $135,550
- Physician Assistants $134,100
- Nurse Midwives $129,910
- Nurse Practitioners $125,530
- Dental Hygienists $105,140
- Physical Therapists $104,330
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $102,760
- Occupational Therapists $101,880
- Audiologists $101,700
- Radiation Therapists $101,590
- Speech-Language Pathologists $100,560
- Registered Nurses $96,830
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $96,560
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $95,120
- Respiratory Therapists $85,570
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $80,780
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $79,630
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $79,100
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $78,890
- Chiropractors $78,590
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $78,410
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $74,010
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,870
- Paramedics $67,670
- Surgical Technologists $66,550
- Athletic Trainers $60,840
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,150
- Medical Records Specialists $59,140
- Recreational Therapists $58,390
- Surgical Assistants $58,240
- Opticians, Dispensing $47,710
- Therapists, All Other $47,520
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $47,490
- Emergency Medical Technicians $47,390
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $46,620
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,550
- Pharmacy Technicians $43,100
- Psychiatric Technicians $39,020
- Dietetic Technicians $34,520
Construction and extraction 40
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $119,200
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $93,550
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $90,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,800
- Construction and Building Inspectors $71,990
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $67,700
- Electricians $65,650
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $65,060
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,270
- Sheet Metal Workers $61,630
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,620
- Carpenters $60,130
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $59,800
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $59,780
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $58,870
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $58,720
- Glaziers $58,520
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $58,420
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers $58,420
- Pipelayers $58,260
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $58,240
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $54,340
- Highway Maintenance Workers $54,300
- Roofers $52,010
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $51,540
- Helpers--Extraction Workers $49,930
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,390
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,060
- Carpet Installers $48,940
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $48,830
- Tile and Stone Setters $47,980
- Stonemasons $47,890
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $47,050
- Construction Laborers $46,320
- Helpers--Electricians $45,460
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $41,730
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $39,790
- Helpers--Carpenters $38,980
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $38,130
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $36,710
Installation, maintenance and repair 40
- Avionics Technicians $99,180
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $98,360
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $97,660
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $97,440
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $93,170
- Riggers $91,730
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $87,900
- Rail Car Repairers $84,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,200
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $79,220
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $77,920
- Medical Equipment Repairers $72,610
- Millwrights $71,760
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $71,620
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $68,520
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $67,050
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $65,310
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $65,000
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,080
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $63,510
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,860
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,190
- Mechanical Door Repairers $60,070
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $59,890
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $59,550
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $59,310
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $59,140
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $59,130
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,560
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $51,120
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,790
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $49,610
- Home Appliance Repairers $49,470
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $48,580
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,040
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $47,770
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $46,370
- Bicycle Repairers $45,280
- Tire Repairers and Changers $40,260
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $39,180
Life, physical and social science 35
- Physicists $163,950
- Physical Scientists, All Other $143,210
- Economists $137,610
- Chemists $131,910
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $129,750
- Psychologists, All Other $123,490
- Biological Scientists, All Other $115,710
- School Psychologists $108,710
- Materials Scientists $106,320
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists $104,560
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $104,480
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $103,500
- Microbiologists $101,060
- Biochemists and Biophysicists $99,800
- Life Scientists, All Other $99,320
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $99,200
- Epidemiologists $94,460
- Survey Researchers $90,190
- Urban and Regional Planners $86,800
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $82,600
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,100
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,980
- Food Scientists and Technologists $79,220
- Forensic Science Technicians $78,220
- Conservation Scientists $75,350
- Soil and Plant Scientists $74,820
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $67,450
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $67,040
- Social Science Research Assistants $61,830
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $61,170
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $53,730
- Food Science Technicians $51,690
- Biological Technicians $49,110
- Agricultural Technicians $47,890
- Chemical Technicians $47,760
Transport and material moving 33
- Ship Engineers $170,630
- Commercial Pilots $130,510
- Air Traffic Controllers $114,620
- Transportation Inspectors $95,420
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $95,210
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $79,860
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $78,190
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $75,170
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $69,440
- Traffic Technicians $66,920
- Crane and Tower Operators $66,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,020
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,180
- Bus Drivers, School $51,040
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $48,520
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,670
- Sailors and Marine Oilers $46,520
- Light Truck Drivers $46,230
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $45,340
- Aircraft Service Attendants $43,420
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $40,550
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,240
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $40,080
- Stockers and Order Fillers $38,340
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $37,480
- Passenger Attendants $36,300
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,890
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $35,680
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $35,180
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,100
- Driver/Sales Workers $34,960
- Parking Attendants $34,030
- Transportation Workers, All Other $33,280
Architecture and engineering 32
- Aerospace Engineers $158,220
- Nuclear Engineers $150,340
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $144,990
- Computer Hardware Engineers $137,930
- Engineers, All Other $135,990
- Materials Engineers $130,920
- Chemical Engineers $129,710
- Electrical Engineers $124,450
- Mechanical Engineers $111,740
- Industrial Engineers $109,560
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $106,310
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $105,650
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $104,830
- Civil Engineers $100,320
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $99,210
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,660
- Environmental Engineers $94,830
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $93,010
- Landscape Architects $86,390
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $82,760
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,800
- Mechanical Drafters $77,300
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,890
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $76,820
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $73,230
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,810
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $64,460
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,310
- Surveyors $62,100
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,450
- Drafters, All Other $59,740
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $58,130
Arts, design, entertainment and media 32
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other $121,890
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $113,090
- Writers and Authors $107,540
- Art Directors $100,230
- Technical Writers $98,350
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $81,700
- Film and Video Editors $80,990
- Interpreters and Translators $78,350
- Set and Exhibit Designers $78,200
- Producers and Directors $75,900
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $75,240
- Public Relations Specialists $72,690
- Editors $72,500
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $72,080
- Sound Engineering Technicians $71,310
- Interior Designers $70,810
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $67,580
- Graphic Designers $66,290
- Designers, All Other $65,280
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $65,030
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $60,710
- Audio and Video Technicians $59,820
- Coaches and Scouts $59,470
- Broadcast Technicians $58,850
- Music Directors and Composers $57,740
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other $49,500
- Lighting Technicians $48,380
- Photographers $44,890
- Floral Designers $38,930
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,380
- Actors not reported
- Musicians and Singers not reported
Management 30
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $171,570
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $167,500
- Natural Sciences Managers $162,610
- Financial Managers $157,350
- Marketing Managers $154,080
- Purchasing Managers $153,320
- Human Resources Managers $150,420
- Managers, All Other $148,680
- Public Relations Managers $144,590
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $143,910
- Medical and Health Services Managers $132,590
- Sales Managers $129,180
- Construction Managers $128,500
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $127,620
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $127,540
- Fundraising Managers $126,130
- Administrative Services Managers $115,640
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $107,050
- General and Operations Managers $105,320
- Emergency Management Directors $104,270
- Gambling Managers $102,630
- Funeral Home Managers $100,420
- Facilities Managers $93,590
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $91,150
- Personal Service Managers, All Other $90,200
- Social and Community Service Managers $83,130
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $80,800
- Lodging Managers $77,750
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $74,420
- Legislators $54,430
Business and financial 30
- Personal Financial Advisors $122,510
- Management Analysts $121,890
- Financial Risk Specialists $105,320
- Project Management Specialists $103,570
- Financial Specialists, All Other $102,500
- Logisticians $102,000
- Budget Analysts $101,420
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,740
- Financial and Investment Analysts $98,890
- Labor Relations Specialists $95,450
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $92,660
- Insurance Underwriters $88,820
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $88,700
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $88,250
- Compliance Officers $87,580
- Accountants and Auditors $84,890
- Financial Examiners $84,250
- Cost Estimators $81,490
- Human Resources Specialists $81,140
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $81,020
- Credit Analysts $80,940
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $74,760
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,560
- Loan Officers $73,340
- Training and Development Specialists $73,220
- Fundraisers $72,740
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $62,490
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $59,990
- Credit Counselors $58,300
- Tax Preparers $45,080
Personal care and service 25
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $71,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $49,660
- Skincare Specialists $46,420
- Animal Trainers $46,390
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $46,080
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,260
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,630
- Residential Advisors $38,240
- Concierges $37,610
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,440
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,380
- Animal Caretakers $35,990
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $35,700
- Funeral Attendants $35,690
- Tour and Travel Guides $35,610
- Childcare Workers $35,150
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $34,940
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,640
- Recreation Workers $34,200
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $33,920
- Gambling Dealers $33,240
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other $32,140
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,050
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $31,200
- Shampooers $31,200
Protective service 21
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $125,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $121,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $119,290
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $90,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $78,280
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,440
- Private Detectives and Investigators $74,360
- Firefighters $70,580
- Transportation Security Screeners $68,390
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $63,490
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,380
- Bailiffs $55,950
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
- Animal Control Workers $52,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $51,990
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $49,410
- Parking Enforcement Workers $47,020
- Security Guards $38,590
- School Bus Monitors $36,900
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,270
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,860
Computing and mathematics 19
- Computer Network Architects $143,260
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $141,540
- Computer Occupations, All Other $141,540
- Database Architects $140,710
- Information Security Analysts $140,480
- Software Developers $137,890
- Actuaries $132,740
- Statisticians $128,940
- Data Scientists $124,340
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $122,310
- Database Administrators $122,110
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $112,080
- Web Developers $111,750
- Computer Systems Analysts $103,200
- Computer Programmers $103,000
- Operations Research Analysts $100,990
- Computer Network Support Specialists $99,780
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $89,680
- Computer User Support Specialists $62,200
Sales 18
- Sales Engineers $123,980
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $83,580
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $76,920
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,280
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $64,130
- Insurance Sales Agents $60,120
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,000
- Real Estate Sales Agents $49,770
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $47,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,060
- Travel Agents $44,660
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $43,810
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $40,000
- Parts Salespersons $38,230
- Counter and Rental Clerks $37,500
- Retail Salespersons $34,310
- Telemarketers $34,100
- Cashiers $32,870
Community and social service 17
- Health Education Specialists $101,090
- Social Workers, All Other $77,900
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,970
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $72,770
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,840
- Healthcare Social Workers $67,970
- Marriage and Family Therapists $65,300
- Counselors, All Other $61,140
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,100
- Clergy $58,030
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,820
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education $57,380
- Community Health Workers $51,520
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,300
- Social and Human Service Assistants $45,280
- Rehabilitation Counselors $42,680
- Religious Workers, All Other $31,200
Healthcare support 16
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $77,330
- Physical Therapist Assistants $71,770
- Massage Therapists $58,390
- Dental Assistants $48,280
- Medical Equipment Preparers $47,630
- Phlebotomists $47,100
- Medical Assistants $45,060
- Medical Transcriptionists $44,760
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,520
- Psychiatric Aides $43,050
- Nursing Assistants $40,000
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,230
- Orderlies $37,020
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,970
- Pharmacy Aides $35,590
- Physical Therapist Aides $31,370
Food preparation and serving 16
- Chefs and Head Cooks $61,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,920
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,900
- Cooks, Restaurant $37,470
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $36,480
- Bartenders $35,750
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,590
- Cooks, Short Order $35,280
- Waiters and Waitresses $35,140
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,020
- Food Preparation Workers $34,310
- Cooks, All Other $33,280
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $32,230
- Cooks, Fast Food $31,770
- Dishwashers $31,520
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,200
Building and grounds maintenance 10
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,310
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $45,710
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $45,250
- Pest Control Workers $43,790
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $41,120
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $38,250
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,060
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,090
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,100
Farming, fishing and forestry 7
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $76,670
- Agricultural Inspectors $57,200
- Agricultural Workers, All Other $43,580
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $41,440
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,170
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,650
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,390
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Maryland?
The median across all occupations is $58,050 a year, or $27.91 an hour, covering 2,746,300 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Maryland?
Physicians, All Other ($209,370), Pediatricians, General ($208,160), Dentists, General ($189,330) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Maryland employ the most people in?
General and Operations Managers, with 91,810 employed at a median of $105,320. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Maryland electricity averages 21.77¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.