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36 Jobs That Pay Over $150K in Maryland (2025)

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There are 36 occupations in Maryland with a median salary above $150K per year. The highest-paying is Radiologists at $581,510/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

36
Jobs Over $150K
$581,510
#1: Radiologists
$234,622
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
88,970
Workers in These Jobs

All 36 Jobs Paying Over $150K in Maryland

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

# Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Workers
1 Radiologists $581,510 $428,880 N/A
2 Emergency Medicine Physicians $451,620 $387,020 550
3 Dermatologists $442,210 $384,980 120
4 Anesthesiologists $418,010 $371,320 N/A
5 Orthodontists $361,030 $315,180 N/A
6 Cardiologists $337,230 $380,510 N/A
7 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $306,310 $330,570 160
8 Psychiatrists $305,320 $306,100 460
9 Neurologists $302,840 $281,640 N/A
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
27 Computer Network Architects $159,460 $156,070 5,860
28 Financial Managers $158,750 $170,350 19,770
29 Nuclear Engineers $157,960 $155,410 180
30 Aerospace Engineers $156,750 $159,590 3,180
31 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $155,650 $153,500 3,390
32 Marketing Managers $154,160 $160,240 6,510
33 Sales Engineers $153,410 $142,020 850
34 Political Scientists $153,380 $148,440 100
35 Human Resources Managers $152,770 $159,780 3,820
36 Computer Hardware Engineers $152,730 $149,020 1,720

Maryland High-Salary Insights

The $150K+ jobs in Maryland are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management fields.

5.4% of all tracked occupations in MD earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $152,730/year (Computer Hardware Engineers), while the top earner makes $581,510/year.

Maryland ranks #7 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $150K a year in Maryland?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 36 occupations in Maryland with a median annual salary above $150K. This represents 5.4% of all tracked occupations in MD.
What is the highest paying job in Maryland?
The highest paying occupation in Maryland is Radiologists with a median salary of $581,510 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.
What is the minimum salary to be on the $150K+ list in Maryland?
The entry point for the $150K+ list in Maryland is $152,730/year (Computer Hardware Engineers). Any occupation with a median salary above $150K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $150K+ jobs in Maryland?
The average median salary among all 36 occupations that pay over $150K in Maryland is $234,622 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $150K 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 $150K+ 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 $150K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics