Average Salary in Maryland: Complete 2025 Statistics

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The average salary in Maryland is $79,476 per year (median, 2025). The highest-paying job in MD is Radiologists at $581,510. This page covers all 728 occupations tracked by BLS in Maryland.

Data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 | Last updated: 2026-05-19

$79,476
MD Average Salary
$581,510
#1: Radiologists
728
Occupations
2,722,100
Total Workers

Average Salary by State (2025)

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

Top 30 Highest Paying Jobs in Maryland (2025)

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job for the full breakdown.

# Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Workers
1 Radiologists $581,510 $428,880 0
2 Emergency Medicine Physicians $451,620 $387,020 550
3 Dermatologists $442,210 $384,980 120
4 Anesthesiologists $418,010 $371,320 0
5 Orthodontists $361,030 $315,180 0
6 Cardiologists $337,230 $380,510 0
7 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $306,310 $330,570 160
8 Psychiatrists $305,320 $306,100 460
9 Neurologists $302,840 $281,640 0
10 Family Medicine Physicians $285,730 $279,010 1,050
11 General Internal Medicine Physicians $260,410 $276,280 3,250
12 Physicians, Pathologists $253,670 $290,540 70
13 Chief Executives $248,660 $299,580 3,180
14 Nurse Anesthetists $223,140 $218,050 840
15 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $211,770 $227,450 260
16 Podiatrists $201,940 $195,310 330
17 Pediatricians, General $181,640 $202,610 580
18 Physicists $174,390 $166,770 1,200
19 Architectural and Engineering Managers $172,670 $175,740 5,240
20 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $172,190 $151,880 170
21 Computer and Information Systems Managers $171,490 $176,850 14,620
22 Natural Sciences Managers $168,620 $180,280 4,820
23 Dentists, General $168,500 $185,740 2,100
24 Optometrists $165,840 $148,910 780
25 Veterinarians $163,170 $163,830 1,430
26 Purchasing Managers $161,470 $157,990 2,380

Top 15 Jobs in Maryland — Visual

Radiologists $581,510
Dermatologists $442,210
Orthodontists $361,030
Cardiologists $337,230
Psychiatrists $305,320
Neurologists $302,840
Chief Executives $248,660

Key Insights

The average salary in Maryland ($79,476) exceeds the national average.

The highest-paying job, Radiologists, pays $502,034 more than the MD average.

Overview

This page is part of our comprehensive Salary Statistics data collection.

Salary Statistics in Other States

Salaries in District of Columbia $89,679 Salaries in Washington $86,472 Salaries in New York $83,189 Salaries in California $83,172 Salaries in Massachusetts $81,221 Salaries in New Jersey $80,366 Salaries in Minnesota $79,901 Salaries in Alaska $79,599 Salaries in Rhode Island $78,209 Salaries in Connecticut $78,019 Salaries in Colorado $76,493 Salaries in Oregon $75,924

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Maryland in 2025?
The average (median) salary across all occupations in Maryland is $79,476 per year.
What is the highest paying job in Maryland?
The highest paying job is Radiologists at $581,510/yr.
How many occupations are tracked in Maryland?
Our database covers 728 occupations in Maryland, representing 2,722,100 workers.

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Data Source & Methodology

All salary figures for Maryland from BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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