Average Salary in Maryland
What workers in Maryland earn: mean and median wages, monthly and hourly pay, the full wage distribution, household income and cost-of-living context. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- Mean annual wage$77,580Rank #7 of 51 · US $69,770
- Median annual wage$59,510Rank #8 of 51 · US $50,980
- Mean hourly wage$37.30Median $28.61/hour
- Median monthly pay$4,959Mean $6,465/month
- Median household income$102,905ACS 2024 · rank #4
- Price level (RPP)105.0US = 100 · BEA 2024
What is the average salary in Maryland?
The average (mean) annual wage across all occupations in Maryland is $77,580, and the median annual wage is $59,510, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2025 OEWS estimates. The mean is 11.2% above the national mean of $69,770; the median is 16.7% above the national median of $50,980. Maryland ranks #7 of the 50 states and DC for mean wage and #8 for median wage.
The mean is $18,070 (30%) higher than the median. That gap is normal: a minority of very high earners pulls the average up, so the median is the better guide to what a typical worker in Maryland earns. Why mean and median differ →
The estimates cover 2,763,030 wage and salary jobs in Maryland (self-employed workers are not included).
Monthly, weekly and hourly pay in Maryland
Gross pay before taxes. Monthly = annual ÷ 12, bi-weekly = annual ÷ 26, weekly = annual ÷ 52. Hourly figures are published by BLS.
| Pay period | Mean (average) | Median (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | $77,580 | $59,510 |
| Monthly | $6,465 | $4,959 |
| Bi-weekly paycheck | $2,984 | $2,289 |
| Weekly | $1,492 | $1,144 |
| Hourly | $37.30 | $28.61 |
Estimate take-home pay on the Maryland median wage (2026 tax year) →
What is a good salary in Maryland?
“Good” depends on your household and where in the state you live, but the wage distribution shows where a salary stands relative to other workers in Maryland:
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,520 | $2,877 | 90% of workers earn more |
| 25th | $39,440 | $3,287 | 75% earn more |
| 50th (median) | $59,510 | $4,959 | half earn more, half less |
| 75th | $98,010 | $8,168 | top 25% earn more than this |
| 90th | $145,410 | $12,118 | top 10% earn more than this |
In practice, a salary above $59,510 beats more than half of Maryland workers, about $98,010 puts you in the top quarter, and $145,410 or more puts you in the top 10%. These are individual wages, not household income. Compare percentiles across states →
Household income and earnings in Maryland
| Measure (ACS 2024) | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,905 | $81,604 |
| Median family income | $130,035 | $101,265 |
| Per-capita income | $53,199 | $45,256 |
| Median earnings, all workers with earnings | $57,033 | $46,949 |
| Median earnings, men working full-time year-round | $79,125 | $66,965 |
| Median earnings, women working full-time year-round | $70,808 | $55,678 |
Household income adds up the income of everyone in a household — often two earners, plus Social Security, investment and self-employment income — so it is higher than any per-worker wage figure. Women working full-time year-round in Maryland have median earnings equal to 89% of men’s. Household income in every state →
Salary vs. cost of living in Maryland
Prices in Maryland are about 5.0% above the national average (BEA regional price parity 105.0; housing 121.1). Adjusted for that, the median wage of $59,510 is worth $56,676 at national-average prices (rank #10), and the mean wage is worth $73,886 (rank #7). Cost-of-living adjusted ranking →
Maryland taxes wage income, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures above by federal tax, FICA and state income tax.
Maryland vs. neighboring states
| State | Mean wage | Median wage | RPP | Adjusted median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $77,580 | $59,510 | 105.0 | $56,676 |
| Delaware | $69,880 | $52,190 | 99.8 | $52,295 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,730 | $49,690 | 97.6 | $50,912 |
| Virginia | $74,040 | $55,690 | 101.1 | $55,084 |
| West Virginia | $56,470 | $45,300 | 89.5 | $50,615 |
| District of Columbia | $111,010 | $91,540 | 109.9 | $83,294 |
Highest-paying occupations in Maryland
Detailed occupations with at least 300 jobs in the state, ranked by mean annual wage. “$239,200+” means BLS reports only that the wage is at or above that level.
| Occupation | Mean wage | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $387,020 | $451,620 | 550 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $317,130 | $328,700 | 520 |
| Psychiatrists | $306,100 | $305,320 | 460 |
| Chief Executives | $299,580 | $248,660 | 3,180 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $279,010 | $285,730 | 1,050 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $276,280 | $260,410 | 3,250 |
| Physicians, All Other | $228,860 | $212,080 | 10,340 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $218,050 | $223,140 | 840 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,610 | $181,640 | 580 |
| Podiatrists | $195,310 | $201,940 | 330 |
Most common jobs in Maryland and what they pay
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 96,740 | $117,930 | $56.70 |
| Retail Salespersons | 79,320 | $35,510 | $17.07 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 54,890 | $48,680 | $23.41 |
| Registered Nurses | 52,910 | $99,790 | $47.98 |
| Cashiers | 49,910 | $34,390 | $16.54 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,380 | $33,660 | $16.18 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 47,710 | $41,600 | $20.00 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,560 | $38,040 | $18.29 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 40,390 | $36,620 | $17.61 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 39,820 | $101,500 | $48.80 |
The largest occupation in Maryland is general and operations managers, with 96,740 jobs and a median wage of $117,930. Many of the most common jobs pay well below the state median, which is one reason the overall median sits far below the mean.
Salaries for 54 common occupations in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Maryland?
The average (mean) annual wage in Maryland is $77,580, or $37.30 per hour, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates. The median wage — what a typical worker earns — is $59,510 a year ($28.61 per hour).
What is the average monthly salary in Maryland?
Dividing the annual figures by 12, the mean wage in Maryland works out to about $6,465 per month and the median wage to about $4,959 per month, before taxes.
What is considered a good salary in Maryland?
Earning more than the median of $59,510 puts you above half of all workers in Maryland. A salary of $98,010 or more is in the top 25%, and $145,410 or more is in the top 10% of wage earners in the state.
What is the median household income in Maryland?
Median household income in Maryland was $102,905 in the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey, compared with $81,604 nationally. Household income combines all earners and income sources in a home.
Does Maryland have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. Maryland taxes wage income, so state income tax is deducted from paychecks in addition to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.