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Average salary by job family in Salisbury
| Management | $121,740 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $111,640 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $110,400 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $92,540 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,440 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $78,850 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,140 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $76,600 |
| Protective Service | $64,820 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,960 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $61,240 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,010 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,160 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,860 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,880 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,910 |
| Production | $45,760 |
| Sales and Related | $45,180 |
| Personal Care and Service | $42,120 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,250 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,050 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,920 |
Highest-paying jobs in Salisbury
- Surgeons, All Other$347,310
- Physicians, All Other$310,200
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$184,790
- Natural Sciences Managers$184,300
- Dentists, General$169,840
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,680
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155,080
- Purchasing Managers$149,760
- Lawyers$144,560
- Financial Managers$142,890
Most common jobs in Salisbury and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,790 | $35,440 | $33,010 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,620 | $91,370 | $94,880 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,590 | $32,480 | $31,200 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,410 | $111,980 | $91,500 |
| Cashiers | 1,200 | $33,230 | $31,200 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,150 | $46,980 | $47,140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,010 | $38,110 | $37,570 |
| Nursing Assistants | 830 | $40,520 | $38,740 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 810 | $41,660 | $37,260 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 810 | $37,080 | $35,650 |
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Cost of living in Salisbury
Prices in the Salisbury area are 4% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $63,770 therefore buys what $66,693 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $429,483, 6.2 times the median household income of $69,592.
$429,483typical home value
$69,592median household income
95.6BEA price parity
128,802metro population
Take-home pay in Salisbury
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,270 | $29,812 | $2,484 |
| Median wage | $48,710 | $39,217 | $3,268 |
| Average wage | $63,770 | $50,602 | $4,217 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,830 | $58,786 | $4,899 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Salaries for every job in Salisbury
Management21 jobs
- Natural Sciences Managers$184K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Purchasing Managers$150K
- Financial Managers$143K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$143K
- Sales Managers$137K
- Human Resources Managers$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- Marketing Managers$129K
- Managers, All Other$126K
- Construction Managers$124K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$120K
- Administrative Services Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, All Other$115K
- General and Operations Managers$112K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$95K
- Facilities Managers$91K
- Social and Community Service Managers$83K
- Food Service Managers$72K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical25 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$347K
- Physicians, All Other$310K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$185K
- Dentists, General$170K
- Physician Assistants$142K
- Pharmacists$131K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Physical Therapists$108K
- Occupational Therapists$108K
- Dental Hygienists$98K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$96K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$92K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Paramedics$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Surgical Technologists$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Therapists, All Other$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$48K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
Computer and Mathematical9 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$127K
- Software Developers$125K
- Information Security Analysts$107K
- Computer Systems Analysts$103K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$91K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88K
- Operations Research Analysts$78K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$75K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations17 jobs
- Financial and Investment Analysts$121K
- Personal Financial Advisors$110K
- Management Analysts$99K
- Project Management Specialists$90K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$81K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Fundraisers$78K
- Cost Estimators$77K
- Loan Officers$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$66K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library16 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$99K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$95K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$83K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$78K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$75K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$73K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Tutors$61K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Library Technicians$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40K
Protective Service6 jobs
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$79K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$79K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$77K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71K
- Health Education Specialists$69K
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48K
- Community Health Workers$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media6 jobs
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Electricians$65K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$61K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56K
- Carpenters$54K
- Roofers$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Construction Laborers$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$76K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$69K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$68K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$50K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
Office and Administrative Support25 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$59K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$54K
- Bill and Account Collectors$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Tellers$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Driver/Sales Workers$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Parking Attendants$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
Production13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$62K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Machinists$54K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Sewing Machine Operators$32K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Advertising Sales Agents$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$86K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$85K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$73K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$33K
Personal Care and Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$52K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$47K
- Residential Advisors$45K
- Animal Caretakers$38K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Childcare Workers$35K
Healthcare Support6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Bartenders$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
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Salary in Salisbury: questions
What is a good salary in Salisbury?
Half of all workers in the Salisbury metro earn less than $48,710 and the average is $63,770. Earning more than $75,830 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Salisbury to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,712, because prices here are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Salisbury?
Surgeons, All Other ($347,310), Physicians, All Other ($310,200), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($184,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Salisbury, MD (41540), all occupations and 240 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
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