Average salary in Maryland
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Maryland is $77,580 a year and the median is $59,510, across 2,763,030 jobs (BLS May 2025). Maryland ranks #7 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $77,580 |
| Median salary | $59,510 |
| Median hourly wage | $28.61 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $34,520 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $145,410 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $60,088 |
Highest-paying jobs in Maryland
- Family Medicine Physician: $285,730
- Chief Executive: $248,660
- Physician: $212,080
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $172,670
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $171,490
- Natural Sciences Manager: $168,620
- Dentist: $168,500
- Veterinarian: $163,170
- Purchasing Manager: $161,470
- Computer Network Architect: $159,460
- Manager: $159,040
- Financial Manager: $158,750
- Electronics Engineer: $155,650
- Marketing Manager: $154,160
- Human Resources Manager: $152,770
- Computer Occupation: $144,680
- Information Security Analyst: $139,640
- Lawyer: $139,110
- Pharmacist: $138,990
- Software Engineer: $138,680
Most common jobs in Maryland
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | 96,740 | $117,930 |
| Retail Salesperson | 79,320 | $35,510 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 54,890 | $48,680 |
| Registered Nurse | 52,910 | $99,790 |
| Cashier | 49,910 | $34,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 49,380 | $33,660 |
| Laborer and Freight | 47,710 | $41,600 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 46,560 | $38,040 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 40,390 | $36,620 |
| Business Operations Specialist | 39,820 | $101,500 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 38,120 | $36,750 |
| Customer Service Representative | 37,740 | $42,830 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 34,980 | $37,690 |
| Software Engineer | 31,350 | $138,680 |
| Project Management Specialist | 30,530 | $104,040 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Maryland?
$77,580 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $59,510 ($28.61/hour), per BLS May 2025. Maryland ranks #7 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
Family Medicine Physician ($285,730), Chief Executive ($248,660), Physician ($212,080), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Maryland?
Earning more than the median of $59,510 puts you above half of Maryland workers; the top 10% earn over $145,410.