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465 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Maryland (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 465 occupations in Maryland with a median salary above $50K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

465
Jobs Over $50K

$581,510

#1: Radiologists

$95,571

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,385,400

Workers in These Jobs

All 465 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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
37	Public Relations Managers	$149,380	$166,120	1,530
38	Medical Dosimetrists	$147,470	$146,190	40
39	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$145,310	$148,630	2,870
40	Economists	$144,680	$146,600	1,130
41	Hydrologists	$143,010	$145,970	90
42	Chemists	$140,670	$139,100	2,480
43	Materials Engineers	$140,640	$140,770	740
44	Nurse Midwives	$140,120	$141,880	240
45	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$139,980	$151,230	180
46	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$139,860	$159,390	430
47	Information Security Analysts	$139,640	$149,940	8,650
48	Lawyers	$139,110	$157,370	13,810
49	Pharmacists	$138,990	$140,730	5,400
50	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$138,950	$143,980	450
51	Software Developers	$138,680	$151,560	31,350
52	Physician Assistants	$137,560	$139,740	2,950
53	Sales Managers	$137,150	$152,450	N/A
54	Data Scientists	$136,370	$144,080	3,340
55	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,540	$163,950	200
56	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$133,460	$131,160	430
57	Database Architects	$132,940	$141,810	1,370
58	Astronomers	$132,620	$144,760	980
59	Statisticians	$132,620	$133,370	2,730
60	Industrial Production Managers	$132,540	$139,400	2,480
61	Mathematicians	$131,810	$135,250	160
62	Medical and Health Services Managers	$131,810	$148,720	17,030
63	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$131,510	$131,220	7,200
64	Air Traffic Controllers	$131,290	$136,220	70
65	Commercial Pilots	$131,210	$138,530	360
66	Nurse Practitioners	$131,110	$133,360	6,710
67	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$131,060	$139,080	220
68	Fundraising Managers	$130,750	$143,780	810
69	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$130,150	$136,260	300
70	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$129,920	$142,260	90
71	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$128,800	$127,180	750
72	Construction Managers	$128,330	$136,590	5,770
73	Chemical Engineers	$127,190	$128,790	500
74	Actuaries	$126,950	$133,930	580
75	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$126,730	$130,040	1,010
76	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$126,560	$131,980	2,280
77	Computer Programmers	$125,570	$117,210	2,490
78	Electrical Engineers	$125,150	$129,390	4,650
79	Database Administrators	$124,300	$126,510	2,300
80	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$123,170	$108,720	90
81	Mechanical Engineers	$122,870	$125,850	6,550
82	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$122,260	$110,960	810
83	Training and Development Managers	$121,920	$129,220	1,250
84	Management Analysts	$121,680	$119,870	19,170
85	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$120,700	$119,710	6,700
86	Historians	$120,580	$115,840	50
87	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$120,530	$113,010	2,380
88	Industrial Engineers	$119,930	$122,990	3,900
89	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$118,550	$142,450	N/A
90	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$118,290	$123,570	9,230
91	General and Operations Managers	$117,930	$136,570	96,740
92	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$117,760	$112,470	N/A
93	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$117,200	$128,320	690
94	Financial Risk Specialists	$117,130	$122,690	890
95	Administrative Services Managers	$115,550	$128,410	4,320
96	Geographers	$114,920	$109,820	210
97	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$114,550	$119,770	1,800
98	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$113,660	$110,470	50
99	Computer Systems Analysts	$113,610	$120,980	15,340
100	Web Developers	$112,690	$108,540	1,960
101	Materials Scientists	$112,400	$113,450	270
102	Power Plant Operators	$111,260	$107,840	330
103	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$111,100	$123,410	5,880
104	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,980	$130,770	300
105	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$110,950	$121,700	520
106	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$110,510	$114,240	390
107	School Psychologists	$109,700	$111,560	1,520
108	Microbiologists	$108,470	$114,990	1,590
109	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,160	$144,770	7,460
110	Dental Hygienists	$107,830	$109,090	3,500
111	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,700	$124,890	180
112	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$107,500	$104,320	250
113	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$107,380	$125,060	460
114	Emergency Management Directors	$107,200	$117,800	150
115	Radiation Therapists	$107,120	$107,270	250
116	Occupational Therapists	$106,980	$106,300	2,390
117	Physical Therapists	$106,890	$110,700	3,940
118	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$106,090	$97,450	1,830
119	Budget Analysts	$106,020	$110,120	2,490
120	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$106,000	$115,930	6,760
121	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,630	$126,130	370
122	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$105,230	$105,540	770
123	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$105,180	$117,050	3,550
124	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$105,090	$110,100	550
125	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,770	$122,380	70
126	Health Education Specialists	$104,470	$106,630	2,220
127	Writers and Authors	$104,330	$109,650	540
128	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$104,150	$104,970	330
129	Project Management Specialists	$104,040	$112,710	30,530
130	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,430	$126,310	110
131	Financial Examiners	$102,980	$114,360	350
132	Gas Plant Operators	$102,950	$95,350	180
133	Logisticians	$102,700	$107,090	6,840
134	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$100,290	50
135	Instructional Coordinators	$102,220	$97,360	4,350
136	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$102,090	$104,970	30
137	Epidemiologists	$101,830	$105,540	600
138	Acupuncturists	$101,650	$91,490	N/A
139	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,530	$112,680	310
140	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,430	$121,600	640
141	Technical Writers	$100,990	$104,800	1,780
142	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$100,800	$109,390	370
143	Transportation Inspectors	$100,700	$102,860	250
144	Civil Engineers	$100,680	$107,320	5,240
145	Funeral Home Managers	$100,670	$103,560	260
146	Sociologists	$100,660	$100,930	50
147	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$100,650	$104,090	690
148	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$100,500	$94,270	1,070
149	Financial and Investment Analysts	$100,370	$116,600	5,360
150	Personal Financial Advisors	$99,880	$153,800	5,260
151	Hoist and Winch Operators	$99,840	$91,780	140
152	Registered Nurses	$99,790	$99,010	52,910
153	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,600	$85,170	220
154	Transit and Railroad Police	$99,420	$95,690	N/A
155	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$99,210	$97,230	1,760
156	Speech-Language Pathologists	$99,190	$98,070	3,510
157	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,850	$104,840	830
158	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$98,850	$90,810	290
159	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$98,730	$89,060	270
160	Art Directors	$98,400	$110,790	570
161	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,830	$107,100	310
162	Facilities Managers	$97,700	$108,020	5,210
163	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,640	$105,220	90
164	Environmental Engineers	$97,570	$103,980	1,030
165	Avionics Technicians	$97,490	$95,020	160
166	Operations Research Analysts	$97,410	$106,620	4,710
167	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,110	$103,930	230
168	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$96,760	$103,650	1,310
169	Computer Network Support Specialists	$96,680	$107,020	8,200
170	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$95,980	$106,300	200
171	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$95,830	$94,540	2,170
172	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$95,560	$94,280	N/A
173	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$95,150	$86,860	290
174	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$95,040	$107,990	6,330
175	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$95,030	$107,420	90
176	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$94,890	$96,060	230
177	Genetic Counselors	$94,050	$100,000	50
178	Labor Relations Specialists	$94,030	$97,500	890
179	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$93,530	$89,120	1,560
180	Food Scientists and Technologists	$93,330	$100,610	270
181	Landscape Architects	$92,880	$94,130	870
182	Subway and Streetcar Operators	$92,420	$84,800	480
183	Insurance Underwriters	$92,120	$96,540	1,310
184	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$92,030	$90,980	320
185	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$91,820	$92,570	200
186	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$91,820	$95,580	2,160
187	Riggers	$91,420	$78,480	230
188	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,330	$101,960	520
189	Audiologists	$91,260	$93,410	160
190	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$90,900	$97,050	8,900
191	Rail Car Repairers	$89,430	$86,590	560
192	Accountants and Auditors	$89,370	$98,210	26,170
193	Fish and Game Wardens	$89,300	$91,150	60
194	Respiratory Therapists	$88,960	$90,600	1,800
195	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$88,570	$89,530	3,220
196	Urban and Regional Planners	$88,570	$96,740	900
197	Interpreters and Translators	$88,550	$87,160	1,150
198	Crane and Tower Operators	$87,950	$82,070	N/A
199	Social and Community Service Managers	$87,450	$97,210	4,300
200	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,280	$94,620	280
201	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$86,440	$83,270	970
202	Foresters	$86,100	$80,200	120
203	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$85,890	$88,260	3,370
204	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$85,830	$83,310	170
205	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,590	$106,790	1,280
206	Chiropractors	$85,330	$88,690	390
207	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$85,240	$85,940	850
208	Soil and Plant Scientists	$85,020	$97,590	200
209	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$85,010	$89,650	70
210	Compliance Officers	$84,720	$91,660	10,100
211	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$84,360	$94,640	450
212	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$84,190	$93,100	1,760
213	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$84,160	$75,830	210
214	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,050	$88,480	840
215	Survey Researchers	$84,030	$92,410	390
216	Human Resources Specialists	$83,910	$92,180	15,530
217	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,760	$93,770	830
218	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,510	$95,370	440
219	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,500	$98,930	970
220	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$83,390	$88,340	300
221	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,360	$103,800	820
222	Conservation Scientists	$83,290	$89,820	470
223	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$82,870	$85,300	N/A
224	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$82,620	$92,150	3,050
225	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$82,380	$80,050	2,400
226	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$82,330	$87,350	10,120
227	Forensic Science Technicians	$82,140	$88,980	460
228	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$82,010	$79,890	710
229	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$81,900	$101,230	6,060
230	Real Estate Brokers	$81,550	$97,390	430
231	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$81,320	$79,120	110
232	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$81,220	$91,540	940
233	Cost Estimators	$81,190	$87,770	4,580
234	Set and Exhibit Designers	$80,540	$82,070	420
235	Sound Engineering Technicians	$79,990	$81,050	160
236	Farm and Home Management Educators	$79,780	$79,560	150
237	Fundraisers	$79,780	$83,110	2,010
238	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$79,700	$83,830	1,650
239	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$79,650	$76,820	1,160
240	Public Relations Specialists	$79,560	$88,560	4,190
241	Producers and Directors	$79,350	$90,950	1,610
242	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,180	$83,690	640
243	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$79,180	$73,400	100
244	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$79,150	$84,180	2,010
245	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,090	$83,670	490
246	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$78,850	$83,370	2,760
247	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,820	$79,000	870
248	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$78,760	$83,960	15,400
249	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,670	$79,820	16,640
250	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$78,580	$78,090	90
251	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$78,540	$80,770	13,960
252	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$78,520	$82,370	6,100
253	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,510	$83,070	14,530
254	Film and Video Editors	$78,380	$83,290	250
255	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,360	$88,450	480
256	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$78,320	$84,450	690
257	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$77,970	$82,400	9,720
258	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$77,800	$80,860	1,430
259	Animal Scientists	$77,750	$91,580	190
260	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$77,680	$80,090	29,610
261	Physical Therapist Assistants	$77,670	$73,000	1,430
262	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$77,610	$81,890	660
263	Hearing Aid Specialists	$77,460	$74,250	50
264	Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$77,440	$63,660	100
265	Gambling Managers	$77,320	$99,440	180
266	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$76,900	$85,110	450
267	Mechanical Drafters	$76,740	$81,200	360
268	Construction and Building Inspectors	$76,640	$79,670	2,780
269	Archivists	$76,440	$86,880	660
270	Healthcare Social Workers	$76,440	$72,140	4,750
271	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$76,410	$82,830	1,540
272	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$76,390	$75,400	4,710
273	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$76,390	$77,530	1,370
274	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$76,370	$85,610	13,570
275	Training and Development Specialists	$76,370	$78,610	9,800
276	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$75,910	$78,160	1,560
277	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$75,820	$78,920	6,600
278	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$75,680	$78,800	380
279	Editors	$75,550	$83,200	1,850
280	Credit Analysts	$75,390	$84,580	700
281	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$75,330	$90,100	90
282	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$75,180	$75,990	910
283	Graphic Designers	$75,120	$77,770	3,050
284	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$74,790	$73,300	3,030
285	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$74,660	$74,170	9,560
286	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$74,480	$92,840	290
287	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$74,160	$68,220	600
288	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$74,140	$75,660	27,860
289	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$74,070	$75,300	11,990
290	Firefighters	$73,810	$72,550	5,340
291	Loan Officers	$73,580	$84,190	3,850
292	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$73,580	$72,980	2,250
293	Electricians	$73,490	$75,450	13,690
294	Lodging Managers	$73,260	$81,500	440
295	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$73,080	$82,750	9,070
296	Food Service Managers	$72,850	$77,860	N/A
297	Medical Equipment Repairers	$72,310	$74,240	1,660
298	Transportation Security Screeners	$72,240	$72,230	570
299	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$71,870	$71,280	2,880
300	Aircraft Service Attendants	$71,740	$62,710	240
301	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$71,730	$68,310	710
302	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$70,870	$77,130	490
303	Judicial Law Clerks	$70,110	$72,130	370
304	Audio and Video Technicians	$70,040	$72,980	1,770
305	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$70,040	$82,640	1,170
306	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$70,030	$68,840	450
307	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$70,020	$73,820	8,560
308	Marriage and Family Therapists	$69,900	$77,890	460
309	Desktop Publishers	$69,820	$67,050	140
310	Choreographers	$69,140	$68,860	80
311	Surgical Technologists	$68,970	$69,740	1,880
312	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$68,250	$70,860	1,800
313	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$67,600	$76,940	140
314	Hydrologic Technicians	$67,520	$68,890	50
315	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,510	$75,050	250
316	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$66,900	$76,010	560
317	Paramedics	$66,660	$72,030	1,910
318	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$66,500	$73,180	800
319	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$66,180	$67,970	80
320	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$65,870	$70,570	290
321	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$65,670	$66,510	200
322	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$65,640	$73,060	6,460
323	Social Science Research Assistants	$65,550	$73,310	700
324	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$65,400	$73,510	11,420
325	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$65,330	$69,100	2,230
326	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$65,220	$67,990	4,890
327	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$65,160	$68,600	200
328	Interior Designers	$65,070	$70,600	1,440
329	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$64,980	$66,050	130
330	Surveyors	$64,910	$78,670	950
331	Computer User Support Specialists	$64,750	$71,450	12,200
332	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$64,670	$71,130	280
333	Music Directors and Composers	$64,300	$80,120	160
334	Recreational Therapists	$64,300	$63,340	290
335	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$64,250	$66,140	6,060
336	Broadcast Technicians	$64,030	$70,490	460
337	Athletic Trainers	$63,970	$67,130	320
338	Curators	$63,750	$71,790	170
339	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$63,690	$66,280	6,200
340	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$63,690	$67,210	1,640
341	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$63,680	$77,570	580
342	Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$63,460	$59,030	230
343	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$63,310	$75,310	21,580
344	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$63,280	$70,840	2,570
345	Postal Service Clerks	$63,210	$63,740	1,240
346	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$63,050	$68,800	2,520
347	Carpenters	$62,960	$69,040	9,770
348	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,760	$65,950	620
349	Sheet Metal Workers	$62,560	$64,410	1,940
350	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$62,520	$69,070	1,270
351	Watch and Clock Repairers	$62,440	$76,110	N/A
352	Massage Therapists	$62,270	$65,420	1,350
353	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$62,230	$63,080	200
354	Exercise Physiologists	$62,220	$63,100	90
355	Brokerage Clerks	$62,080	$73,040	560
356	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$62,070	$63,400	6,420
357	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,060	$66,970	780
358	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$61,870	$64,570	1,770
359	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$61,790	$65,920	4,600
360	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$61,660	$82,610	8,420
361	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$61,640	$63,680	N/A
362	Clergy	$61,620	$63,980	670
363	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$61,600	$64,020	470
364	Chefs and Head Cooks	$61,590	$65,930	3,220
365	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$61,470	$59,640	310
366	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$61,440	$63,410	1,670
367	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$61,410	$61,650	6,610
368	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$61,260	$61,960	120
369	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$60,860	$82,520	200
370	Prepress Technicians and Workers	$60,770	$57,600	480
371	Traffic Technicians	$60,650	$65,010	140
372	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$60,530	$64,370	750
373	Credit Counselors	$60,450	$63,310	350
374	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$60,360	$62,460	N/A
375	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$60,330	$62,050	270
376	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$60,310	$58,660	420
377	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$60,310	$64,410	2,850
378	Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	$60,170	$61,310	200
379	Roofers	$60,090	$61,640	2,050
380	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$59,950	$58,090	450
381	Glaziers	$59,890	$63,120	1,820
382	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$59,850	$59,650	1,220
383	Advertising Sales Agents	$59,830	$78,370	880
384	Machinists	$59,810	$61,420	1,380
385	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$59,760	$59,580	1,870
386	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$59,720	$70,420	N/A
387	Statistical Assistants	$59,690	$60,680	100
388	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$59,570	$58,510	1,870
389	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$59,530	$63,720	9,730
390	Bailiffs	$59,470	$57,560	410
391	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$59,430	$59,570	1,590
392	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$59,360	$60,590	29,150
393	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$59,300	$61,460	N/A
394	Millwrights	$59,220	$66,090	160
395	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$59,030	$56,620	1,650
396	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$58,910	$60,420	1,610
397	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$58,890	$78,110	80
398	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$58,820	$72,100	300
399	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$58,590	$61,280	4,670
400	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$58,470	$60,450	2,430
401	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$58,420	$60,350	1,240
402	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$58,380	$59,800	2,360
403	Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$58,330	$59,850	5,030
404	Fallers	$58,300	$56,220	60
405	Insurance Sales Agents	$58,300	$76,220	5,700
406	Agricultural Inspectors	$58,160	$59,960	150
407	Surgical Assistants	$58,130	$70,930	670
408	Tool and Die Makers	$58,110	$63,950	70
409	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$58,060	$64,930	500
410	Food Science Technicians	$57,880	$60,600	280
411	Home Appliance Repairers	$57,860	$60,830	570
412	Motorcycle Mechanics	$57,640	$61,480	170
413	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$57,610	$57,420	730
414	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$57,520	$59,380	14,230
415	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$57,160	$59,740	3,710
416	Carpet Installers	$57,030	$59,400	250
417	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$56,890	$55,920	140
418	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$56,880	$56,420	1,480
419	Bus Drivers, School	$56,450	$54,000	9,020
420	Mechanical Door Repairers	$56,430	$54,770	490
421	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$56,410	$56,000	160
422	Conveyor Operators and Tenders	$56,120	$56,920	30
423	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$56,100	$68,140	2,930
424	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$56,080	$57,100	50
425	Pipelayers	$55,640	$56,200	650
426	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$55,580	$58,370	580
427	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$55,510	$63,900	1,010
428	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$55,460	$57,650	420
429	Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	$55,130	$56,660	160
430	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$55,090	$61,430	580
431	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$54,860	$59,010	60
432	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$54,730	$57,080	3,900
433	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$54,680	$55,130	1,470
434	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$54,670	$62,850	40
435	Medical Records Specialists	$54,220	$57,930	2,440
436	Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$54,180	$53,300	160
437	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$54,160	$69,160	220
438	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$54,120	$55,750	960
439	Procurement Clerks	$53,960	$56,050	1,230
440	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$53,920	$54,840	N/A
441	Etchers and Engravers	$53,680	$51,460	110
442	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$53,540	$55,950	18,170
443	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,480	$54,750	770
444	Animal Control Workers	$53,330	$56,250	140
445	Biological Technicians	$52,900	$59,080	3,470
446	Tutors	$52,810	$64,120	4,300
447	Real Estate Sales Agents	$52,630	$67,460	2,940
448	Billing and Posting Clerks	$52,210	$54,600	5,960
449	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$51,950	$54,340	2,540
450	Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,780	$53,010	400
451	Self-Enrichment Teachers	$51,630	$63,530	6,570
452	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$51,510	$56,250	4,010
453	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$51,490	$54,540	23,730
454	Psychiatric Aides	$51,440	$49,940	250
455	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$51,350	$56,110	3,310
456	Floor Sanders and Finishers	$51,100	$55,410	N/A
457	Helpers--Extraction Workers	$51,020	$51,750	80
458	Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	$50,790	$53,080	N/A
459	Coaches and Scouts	$50,590	$67,500	3,960
460	Community Health Workers	$50,550	$55,120	3,030
461	Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	$50,360	$52,260	110
462	Upholsterers	$50,270	$51,470	200
463	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$50,110	$53,240	620
464	Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$50,070	$52,580	1,300
465	Bill and Account Collectors	$50,010	$53,360	2,090

Maryland High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Maryland are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management fields.

69.9% of all tracked occupations in MD earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,010/year (Bill and Account Collectors), while the top earner makes $581,510/year.

Maryland ranks #9 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Maryland?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 465 occupations in Maryland with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 69.9% 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 $50K+ list in Maryland?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Maryland is $50,010/year (Bill and Account Collectors). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Maryland?

The average median salary among all 465 occupations that pay over $50K in Maryland is $95,571 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ 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 $50K 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