125 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Maryland (2024)

There are 125 occupations in Maryland with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is General Internal Medicine Physicians at $221,490/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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125
Jobs Over $100K

$221,490

#1: General Internal Medicine Physicians

$125,628

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

505,640

Workers in These Jobs

All 125 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Maryland

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$221,490	$252,330	3,180
2	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$214,130	$231,590	N/A
3	Physicians, All Other	$206,270	$210,950	7,370
4	Nurse Anesthetists	$203,640	$187,420	560
5	Pediatricians, General	$201,720	$235,460	750
6	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$183,500	$172,310	80
7	Physicians, Pathologists	$183,000	$246,350	70
8	Dentists, General	$182,000	$234,670	2,970
9	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$169,830	$170,240	13,570
10	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$166,070	$162,610	4,980
11	Optometrists	$163,510	$166,770	750
12	Natural Sciences Managers	$158,830	$171,630	4,630
13	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$152,760	$149,070	5,940
14	Political Scientists	$150,010	$155,520	100
15	Surgeons, All Other	$149,990	$258,560	600
16	Financial Managers	$146,860	$162,980	16,140
17	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$146,080	$149,150	170
18	Aerospace Engineers	$145,600	$152,180	2,810
19	Astronomers	$145,600	$148,400	710
20	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$145,600	$142,570	2,310
21	Purchasing Managers	$145,600	$146,110	2,300
22	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$144,600	$140,500	3,110
23	Computer Network Architects	$144,280	$151,840	6,760
24	Sales Engineers	$143,370	$147,070	630
25	Human Resources Managers	$142,190	$155,740	3,610
26	Database Architects	$139,510	$150,590	710
27	Physicists	$138,130	$143,970	1,270
28	Software Developers	$138,050	$150,740	30,700
29	Managers, All Other	$137,900	$141,090	20,480
30	Marketing Managers	$137,560	$154,620	6,060
31	Computer Hardware Engineers	$137,170	$141,200	2,510
32	Medical Dosimetrists	$136,990	$135,880	50
33	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$136,380	$143,260	480
34	Computer Occupations, All Other	$135,740	$134,610	21,560
35	Economists	$134,410	$136,370	900
36	Hydrologists	$134,410	$140,210	80
37	Lawyers	$134,410	$159,510	14,700
38	Physical Scientists, All Other	$134,410	$133,310	2,190
39	Information Security Analysts	$134,130	$138,180	7,890
40	Pharmacists	$133,400	$132,530	5,880
41	Public Relations Managers	$131,620	$150,130	1,790
42	Engineers, All Other	$131,440	$124,420	6,240
43	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$130,620	$161,920	160
44	Medical and Health Services Managers	$130,030	$150,590	14,770
45	Mathematicians	$129,690	$132,050	170
46	Materials Engineers	$128,410	$129,750	910
47	Nurse Practitioners	$127,990	$127,990	5,180
48	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$127,960	$125,720	5,780
49	Physician Assistants	$127,810	$117,280	3,280
50	Nurse Midwives	$127,250	$128,400	220
51	Nuclear Engineers	$127,070	$136,710	330
52	Commercial Pilots	$126,600	$139,560	470
53	Sales Managers	$125,600	$142,070	9,230
54	Data Scientists	$125,460	$126,020	2,170
55	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$124,430	$140,550	7,640
56	Chemists	$124,170	$124,550	3,150
57	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$123,220	$128,840	640
58	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$123,200	$117,930	2,170
59	Statisticians	$123,200	$127,170	3,020
60	Chemical Engineers	$122,450	$124,330	550
61	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$122,280	$119,610	330
62	Electrical Engineers	$120,240	$121,530	3,950
63	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$117,750	$119,900	980
64	Management Analysts	$116,020	$117,360	21,070
65	Training and Development Managers	$115,450	$128,890	N/A
66	Fundraising Managers	$115,390	$133,170	890
67	Psychologists, All Other	$115,170	$111,700	630
68	Database Administrators	$113,810	$117,750	1,790
69	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$113,330	$119,570	7,440
70	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$112,620	$113,520	7,420
71	Administrative Services Managers	$112,130	$125,510	4,550
72	Historians	$112,010	$114,680	40
73	Construction Managers	$111,650	$122,140	5,780
74	Computer Systems Analysts	$111,100	$118,460	13,800
75	Operations Research Analysts	$111,080	$112,450	3,730
76	Education Administrators, All Other	$111,020	$111,970	1,860
77	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$110,870	$116,340	740
78	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$110,050	$137,420	N/A
79	Gambling Managers	$110,020	$102,540	80
80	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$109,890	$98,330	630
81	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,410	$124,790	770
82	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$108,450	$111,470	470
83	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,430	$120,990	250
84	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$107,690	$116,300	8,040
85	Industrial Engineers	$107,260	$118,460	2,910
86	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,230	$116,540	190
87	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$106,870	$117,740	3,610
88	Artists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,750	$93,520	650
89	Health Education Specialists	$106,750	$101,800	1,820
90	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,680	$110,270	80
91	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$106,400	$100,860	80
92	Emergency Management Directors	$106,350	$117,420	110
93	Mechanical Engineers	$106,280	$113,090	5,600
94	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,250	$132,070	330
95	Food Scientists and Technologists	$106,230	$110,180	650
96	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$106,100	$127,360	400
97	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,040	$120,780	860
98	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$105,600	$105,000	1,960
99	Actuaries	$105,440	$115,430	540
100	Air Traffic Controllers	$105,310	$108,160	110
101	Materials Scientists	$105,260	$108,890	120
102	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$105,020	$118,200	600
103	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,910	$120,650	230
104	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$103,930	$117,730	850
105	Geographers	$103,600	$98,150	280
106	Computer Programmers	$103,380	$109,520	2,980
107	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,960	$117,550	2,180
108	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$102,920	$109,830	6,030
109	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$102,680	$116,560	2,460
110	Financial Risk Specialists	$102,540	$113,610	1,090
111	General and Operations Managers	$102,420	$126,410	90,520
112	Biological Scientists, All Other	$102,150	$108,360	5,940
113	Budget Analysts	$102,150	$106,130	2,440
114	Microbiologists	$102,150	$107,940	1,970
115	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$102,110	$99,840	80
116	Physical Therapists	$102,020	$105,520	4,070
117	Dental Hygienists	$102,010	$101,140	3,590
118	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$101,630	$99,240	970
119	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,410	$97,510	170
120	Radiation Therapists	$101,290	$98,220	260
121	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,890	$107,930	330
122	Power Plant Operators	$100,550	$98,140	190
123	Occupational Therapists	$100,430	$101,710	2,590
124	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$100,260	$110,950	3,030
125	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,190	$111,490	100

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Maryland High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Maryland are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Life & Physical Science fields.

17.4% of all tracked occupations in MD earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,190/year (Geography Teachers, Postsecondary), while the top earner makes $221,490/year.

Maryland ranks #6 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Maryland?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 125 occupations in Maryland with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 17.4% of all tracked occupations in MD.

What is the highest paying job in Maryland?

The highest paying occupation in Maryland is General Internal Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $221,490 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Maryland?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Maryland is $100,190/year (Geography Teachers, Postsecondary). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Maryland?

The average median salary among all 125 occupations that pay over $100K in Maryland is $125,628 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Maryland?

High-paying jobs in Maryland typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics