Average and median wage in Maryland
Half of the 2,763,030 workers in Maryland earn less than $59,510 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $77,580, or $37.30 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $34,520 or less and the top 10% $145,410 or more. The average is 11% more than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 17% more than the U.S. median ($50,980).
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| Pay level | Maryland per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,580 | $37.30 | $69,770 |
| Median | $59,510 | $28.61 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $34,520 | $16.60 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $39,440 | $18.96 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $98,010 | $47.12 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $145,410 | $69.91 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Maryland
- Lexington Park$82,580
- Baltimore$76,370
- Salisbury$63,770
- Hagerstown$60,180
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $82,580 | $63,990 | $63,214 | 101 | $414,100 |
| Baltimore | $76,370 | $59,070 | $59,140 | 104 | $405,877 |
| Salisbury | $63,770 | $48,710 | $50,602 | 96 | $429,483 |
| Hagerstown | $60,180 | $47,440 | $47,887 | 94 | $324,997 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Maryland
- Radiologists · Baltimore$401,800
- Anesthesiologists · Baltimore$364,140
- Surgeons, All Other · Baltimore$356,820
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Baltimore$350,280
- Surgeons, All Other · Salisbury$347,310
- Physicians, Pathologists · Baltimore$343,850
- Cardiologists · Baltimore$339,350
- Orthodontists · Baltimore$331,720
- Family Medicine Physicians · Hagerstown$325,690
- Physicians, All Other · Salisbury$310,200
Most common jobs in Maryland
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 96,740 | $136,570 | $117,930 | $134,760 |
| Retail Salespersons | 79,320 | $37,950 | $35,510 | $37,320 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 54,890 | $50,790 | $48,680 | $51,030 |
| Registered Nurses | 52,910 | $99,010 | $99,790 | $99,100 |
| Cashiers | 49,910 | $35,250 | $34,390 | $34,670 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,380 | $34,210 | $33,660 | $33,820 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 47,710 | $42,990 | $41,600 | $43,010 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,560 | $39,510 | $38,040 | $40,880 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 40,390 | $39,270 | $36,620 | $41,750 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 39,820 | $107,050 | $101,500 | $134,090 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Maryland
Maryland income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Maryland's 2025 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Maryland at a glance
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Salary in Maryland: questions
What is the average salary in Maryland?
$77,580 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 11% more than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Maryland?
$59,510 a year: half of Maryland workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Maryland?
$37.30 an hour on average, and $28.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Maryland pays the most?
Lexington Park, with an average of $82,580 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Maryland expensive to live in?
BEA puts Maryland prices 5% above the U.S. average (price parity 105.0). Within the state, Baltimore 104, Lexington Park 101, Salisbury 96 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Maryland.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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