Comprehensive salary overview for Maryland based on 2,702,550 workers across 725 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Maryland based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $218,490 | $221,140 | N/A |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $209,370 | $216,910 | 9,800 |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $208,160 | $242,470 | 510 |
| 4 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $199,990 | $191,060 | 160 |
| 5 | Podiatrists | $194,670 | $206,280 | N/A |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $190,370 | $220,030 | 70 |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $189,330 | $203,500 | 2,190 |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $181,320 | $178,510 | 390 |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,570 | $179,780 | 15,120 |
| 10 | Ship Engineers | $170,630 | $141,620 | 100 |
| 11 | Nurse Anesthetists | $167,740 | $163,470 | 710 |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,500 | $169,850 | 5,780 |
| 13 | Physicists | $163,950 | $159,890 | 1,420 |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | $162,610 | $174,950 | 5,020 |
| 15 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $160,560 | $158,810 | 6,190 |
| 16 | Aerospace Engineers | $158,220 | $158,290 | 3,490 |
| 17 | Astronomers | $157,980 | $153,000 | 570 |
| 18 | Optometrists | $157,830 | $142,060 | 870 |
| 19 | Financial Manager | $157,350 | $167,280 | 19,920 |
| 20 | Marketing Manager | $154,080 | $161,450 | 6,880 |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $153,320 | $148,870 | 2,520 |
| 22 | Human Resources Manager | $150,420 | $158,850 | 4,020 |
| 23 | Nuclear Engineers | $150,340 | $151,760 | 140 |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $148,680 | $148,250 | 20,810 |
| 25 | Political Scientists | $148,680 | $148,480 | 130 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Maryland by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | 100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 48,270 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $31,200 | 860 |
| Religious Workers, All Other | $31,200 | 230 |
| Shampooers | $31,200 | 420 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,370 | 1,030 |
| Dishwashers | $31,520 | 8,980 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,770 | 9,550 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $32,050 | 2,300 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $32,140 | 150 |
The most common jobs in Maryland by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 91,810 | $105,320 |
| Retail Salespersons | 72,010 | $34,310 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 55,250 | $46,800 |
| Cashiers | 53,870 | $32,870 |
| Registered Nurse | 48,980 | $96,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 48,270 | $31,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 44,620 | $40,240 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 42,730 | $36,090 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 40,680 | $40,310 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 39,680 | $38,340 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.