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Salaries in Maryland by Occupation

Average pay by occupation in Maryland: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary, from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Use the links to jump to a Maryland salary table.

Source: U.S. BLS OEWS · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology

Maryland pay by occupation

OccupationHourlyYearly
Financial Managers$81.90$170,350
Marketing Managers$77.04$160,240
Software Developers$72.87$151,560
Information Security Analysts$72.09$149,940
Data Scientists$69.27$144,080
Project Management Specialists$54.19$112,710
Web Developers$52.18$108,540
Registered Nurses$47.60$99,010
Accountants and Auditors$47.22$98,210
Human Resources Specialists$44.32$92,180
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$39.62$82,400
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$38.50$80,090
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$38.38$79,820
Graphic Designers$37.39$77,770
Electricians$36.28$75,450
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$35.66$74,170
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$35.49$73,820
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$35.34$73,510
Firefighters$34.88$72,550
Computer User Support Specialists$34.35$71,450
Carpenters$33.19$69,040
Chefs and Head Cooks$31.70$65,930
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$30.97$64,410
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$29.13$60,590
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$28.55$59,380
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$26.22$54,540
Light Truck Drivers$25.45$52,930
Office Clerks, General$24.31$50,570
Medical Assistants$22.31$46,390
Customer Service Representatives$22.17$46,100
Phlebotomists$21.85$45,460
Nursing Assistants$20.82$43,310
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$20.67$42,990
Stockers and Order Fillers$19.39$40,320
Receptionists and Information Clerks$19.34$40,230
Retail Salespersons$18.25$37,950

Highest-paying occupations in Maryland

  1. Financial Managers — $170,350 a year
  2. Marketing Managers — $160,240 a year
  3. Software Developers — $151,560 a year
  4. Information Security Analysts — $149,940 a year
  5. Data Scientists — $144,080 a year

Frequently asked questions

Which occupation pays the most in Maryland?

Financial Managers leads, at about $170,350 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release.

Where does the data come from?

Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wage data, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.

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