Highest-paying jobs in Maryland
Answer
Emergency Medicine Physicians have the highest median pay in Maryland, $451,620 a year, followed by family medicine physicians ($285,730) and general internal medicine physicians ($260,410). The median for all jobs in Maryland is $59,510, 8th of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 10th.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $59,510
- 8th of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $28.61
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 105.0
- Median worth $56,698 at US prices (10th)
- Jobs
- 2,763,030
- 674 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Maryland, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Maryland are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Maryland
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $451,620 | $217.13 | 550 | $335,550 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $285,730 | $137.37 | 1,050 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $260,410 | $125.20 | 3,250 | $256,560 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $248,660 | $119.55 | 3,180 | $213,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $223,140 | $107.28 | 840 | $236,590 | Master's degree |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $181,640 | $87.33 | 580 | $210,040 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 7 | Physicists | $174,390 | $83.84 | 1,200 | $172,250 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $172,670 | $83.02 | 5,240 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,490 | $82.45 | 14,620 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Natural Sciences Managers | $168,620 | $81.07 | 4,820 | $167,220 | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Dentists, General | $168,500 | $81.01 | 2,100 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 12 | Optometrists | $165,840 | $79.73 | 780 | $136,570 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 13 | Veterinarians | $163,170 | $78.45 | 1,430 | $130,100 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 14 | Purchasing Managers | $161,470 | $77.63 | 2,380 | $148,080 | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Computer Network Architects | $159,460 | $76.66 | 5,860 | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $158,750 | $76.32 | 19,770 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Aerospace Engineers | $156,750 | $75.36 | 3,180 | $134,960 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $155,650 | $74.83 | 3,390 | $130,220 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | $154,160 | $74.11 | 6,510 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Sales Engineers | $153,410 | $73.76 | 850 | $124,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| 21 | Human Resources Managers | $152,770 | $73.45 | 3,820 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 22 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $152,730 | $73.43 | 1,720 | $161,740 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Public Relations Managers | $149,380 | $71.82 | 1,530 | $146,910 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $145,310 | $69.86 | 2,870 | $140,300 | Master's degree |
| 25 | Economists | $144,680 | $69.56 | 1,130 | $124,720 | Master's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Maryland without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $126,730 | $60.93 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $122,260 | $58.78 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $120,700 | $58.03 | 6,700 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $106,090 | $51.01 | 1,830 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $105,180 | $50.57 | 3,550 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | Rail Car Repairers | $89,430 | $43.00 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $85,240 | $40.98 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $82,620 | $39.72 | 3,050 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $82,380 | $39.60 | 2,400 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $82,330 | $39.58 | 10,120 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $81,900 | $39.38 | 6,060 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $79,150 | $38.05 | 2,010 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,760 | $37.87 | 15,400 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $78,540 | $37.76 | 13,960 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $78,520 | $37.75 | 6,100 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Maryland
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 96,740 | $117,930 | $56.70 | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 79,320 | $35,510 | $17.07 | No formal educational credential |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 54,890 | $48,680 | $23.41 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 52,910 | $99,790 | $47.98 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Cashiers | 49,910 | $34,390 | $16.54 | No formal educational credential |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,380 | $33,660 | $16.18 | No formal educational credential |
| 7 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 47,710 | $41,600 | $20.00 | No formal educational credential |
| 8 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,560 | $38,040 | $18.29 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 40,390 | $36,620 | $17.61 | No formal educational credential |
| 10 | Waiters and Waitresses | 38,120 | $36,750 | $17.67 | No formal educational credential |
| 11 | Customer Service Representatives | 37,740 | $42,830 | $20.59 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 34,980 | $37,690 | $18.12 | No formal educational credential |
| 13 | Software Developers | 31,350 | $138,680 | $66.67 | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Project Management Specialists | 30,530 | $104,040 | $50.02 | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 29,610 | $77,680 | — | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 29,150 | $59,360 | $28.54 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 17 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 27,860 | $74,140 | $35.64 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 18 | Nursing Assistants | 27,720 | $43,240 | $20.79 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 19 | Security Guards | 27,670 | $38,220 | $18.37 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 20 | Office Clerks, General | 27,290 | $47,270 | $22.73 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Jobs concentrated in Maryland
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astronomers | 26.1× | 980 | $132,620 |
| 2 | Statisticians | 5.3× | 2,730 | $132,620 |
| 3 | Microbiologists | 4.7× | 1,590 | $108,470 |
| 4 | Archivists | 4.7× | 660 | $76,440 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | 4.3× | 2,870 | $145,310 |
| 6 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 4.2× | 750 | $128,800 |
| 7 | Economists | 3.6× | 1,130 | $144,680 |
| 8 | Shampooers | 3.5× | 500 | $34,900 |
| 9 | Physicists | 3.3× | 1,200 | $174,390 |
| 10 | Computer Network Support Specialists | 3.2× | 8,200 | $96,680 |
| 11 | Dietetic Technicians | 3.0× | 1,670 | $33,710 |
| 12 | Budget Analysts | 3.0× | 2,490 | $106,020 |
What 134 careers pay in Maryland
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| Radiologist | $581,510 | 3 | $554,035 | $420,860 | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologist | $442,210 | 4 | $421,317 | $328,730 | 120 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,010 | 14 | $398,260 | $391,490 | — |
| Orthodontist | $361,030 | 3 | $343,972 | $289,140 | — |
| Cardiologist | $337,230 | 20 | $321,297 | $496,010 | — |
| OB-GYN | $306,310 | 22 | $291,838 | $292,910 | 160 |
| Psychiatrist | $305,320 | 10 | $290,895 | $281,870 | 460 |
| Neurologist | $302,840 | 17 | $288,532 | $248,560 | — |
| Pathologist | $253,670 | 23 | $241,685 | $312,400 | 70 |
| CRNA | $223,140 | 33 | $212,597 | $236,590 | 840 |
| Pediatrician | $181,640 | 39 | $173,058 | $210,040 | 580 |
| Judge | $172,190 | 17 | $164,055 | $153,990 | 170 |
| Dentist | $168,500 | 26 | $160,539 | $170,950 | 2,100 |
| Optometrist | $165,840 | 2 | $158,005 | $136,570 | 780 |
| Veterinarian | $163,170 | 2 | $155,461 | $130,100 | 1,430 |
| Network Engineer | $159,460 | 3 | $151,926 | $134,050 | 5,860 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $156,750 | 5 | $149,344 | $134,960 | 3,180 |
| Marketing Manager | $154,160 | 19 | $146,876 | $166,790 | 6,510 |
| HR Manager | $152,770 | 13 | $145,552 | $149,280 | 3,820 |
| Computer Engineer | $152,730 | 11 | $145,514 | $161,740 | 1,720 |
| Nurse Midwife | $140,120 | 11 | $133,500 | $134,040 | 240 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $139,640 | 2 | $133,042 | $129,180 | 8,650 |
| Lawyer | $139,110 | 17 | $132,537 | $159,670 | 13,810 |
| Pharmacist | $138,990 | 28 | $132,423 | $140,910 | 5,400 |
| Software Engineer | $138,680 | 7 | $132,128 | $135,980 | 31,350 |
| Physician Assistant | $137,560 | 17 | $131,061 | $135,880 | 2,950 |
| Data Scientist | $136,370 | 3 | $129,927 | $120,230 | 3,340 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $131,810 | 13 | $125,582 | $123,860 | 17,030 |
| School Principal | $131,510 | 8 | $125,297 | $105,870 | 7,200 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $131,290 | 22 | $125,087 | $148,080 | 70 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,210 | 13 | $125,011 | $123,220 | 360 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,110 | 27 | $124,915 | $132,300 | 6,710 |
| Meteorologist | $128,800 | 1 | $122,715 | $99,070 | 750 |
| Construction Manager | $128,330 | 11 | $122,267 | $114,990 | 5,770 |
| Chemical Engineer | $127,190 | 12 | $121,181 | $125,040 | 500 |
| Actuary | $126,950 | 19 | $120,952 | $130,000 | 580 |
| Detective | $126,730 | 2 | $120,742 | $93,790 | 1,010 |
| Electrical Engineer | $125,150 | 14 | $119,237 | $120,630 | 4,650 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $122,870 | 7 | $117,065 | $104,110 | 6,550 |
| Elevator Mechanic | $122,260 | 14 | $116,484 | $109,910 | 810 |
| Business Analyst | $121,680 | 3 | $115,931 | $101,860 | 19,170 |
| Operations Manager | $117,930 | 14 | $112,358 | $105,770 | 96,740 |
| Architect | $114,550 | 3 | $109,138 | $99,280 | 1,800 |
| Web Developer | $112,690 | 5 | $107,366 | $92,650 | 1,960 |
| School Psychologist | $109,700 | 4 | $104,517 | $95,990 | 1,520 |
| Dental Hygienist | $107,830 | 8 | $102,735 | $98,100 | 3,500 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $107,500 | 1 | $102,421 | $76,780 | 250 |
| Radiation Therapist | $107,120 | 13 | $102,059 | $105,310 | 250 |
| Occupational Therapist | $106,980 | 6 | $101,926 | $100,330 | 2,390 |
| Physical Therapist | $106,890 | 5 | $101,840 | $102,760 | 3,940 |
| Lineman | $106,090 | 15 | $101,078 | $95,320 | 1,830 |
| MRI Technician | $105,230 | 12 | $100,258 | $95,480 | 770 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $105,090 | 16 | $100,125 | $109,370 | 550 |
| Project Manager | $104,040 | 14 | $99,124 | $102,320 | 30,530 |
| Civil Engineer | $100,680 | 19 | $95,923 | $100,840 | 5,240 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $100,500 | 3 | $95,752 | $79,870 | 1,070 |
| Financial Analyst | $100,370 | 19 | $95,628 | $102,740 | 5,360 |
| Financial Advisor | $99,880 | 21 | $95,161 | $105,070 | 5,260 |
| Registered Nurse | $99,790 | 15 | $95,075 | $97,550 | 52,910 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $99,790 | 15 | $95,075 | $97,550 | 52,910 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $99,790 | 15 | $95,075 | $97,550 | 52,910 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $99,790 | 15 | $95,075 | $97,550 | 52,910 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $99,790 | 15 | $95,075 | $97,550 | 52,910 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $99,790 | 15 | $95,075 | $97,550 | 52,910 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $99,210 | 23 | $94,523 | $96,590 | 1,760 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $99,190 | 16 | $94,504 | $97,870 | 3,510 |
| UX Designer | $96,760 | 15 | $92,188 | $104,000 | 1,310 |
| Claims Adjuster | $95,560 | 3 | $91,045 | $78,000 | — |
| Audiologist | $91,260 | 32 | $86,948 | $95,780 | 160 |
| Accountant | $89,370 | 12 | $85,148 | $83,680 | 26,170 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $88,960 | 13 | $84,757 | $82,280 | 1,800 |
| Librarian | $88,570 | 4 | $84,385 | $68,270 | 3,220 |
| Crane Operator | $87,950 | 8 | $83,795 | $68,080 | — |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $86,440 | 12 | $82,356 | $74,310 | 970 |
| Radiology Technician | $85,890 | 14 | $81,832 | $80,110 | 3,370 |
| Chiropractor | $85,330 | 11 | $81,298 | $79,200 | 390 |
| HR Specialist | $83,910 | 5 | $79,946 | $75,940 | 15,530 |
| Train Conductor | $83,390 | 3 | $79,450 | $78,000 | 300 |
| Forensic Scientist | $82,140 | 6 | $78,259 | $72,060 | 460 |
| High School Teacher | $78,670 | 14 | $74,953 | $72,040 | 16,640 |
| Police Officer | $77,970 | 19 | $74,286 | $76,210 | 9,720 |
| Nutritionist | $77,800 | 12 | $74,124 | $76,400 | 1,430 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,680 | 10 | $74,010 | $63,970 | 29,610 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,670 | 5 | $74,000 | $68,380 | 1,430 |
| School Counselor | $75,820 | 8 | $72,238 | $64,330 | 6,600 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,120 | 6 | $71,571 | $62,960 | 3,050 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $74,790 | 4 | $71,256 | $61,770 | 3,030 |
| LPN | $74,660 | 13 | $71,133 | $64,400 | 9,560 |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | 9 | $70,323 | $59,280 | 5,340 |
| Loan Officer | $73,580 | 29 | $70,104 | $76,690 | 3,850 |
| Electrician | $73,490 | 20 | $70,018 | $63,190 | 13,690 |
| TSA Officer | $72,240 | 5 | $68,827 | $66,770 | 570 |
| HVAC Technician | $70,020 | 13 | $66,712 | $61,010 | 8,560 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $69,900 | 13 | $66,597 | $66,940 | 460 |
| Surgical Technician | $68,970 | 19 | $65,711 | $64,650 | 1,880 |
| Paramedic | $66,660 | 11 | $63,511 | $60,600 | 1,910 |
| Paralegal | $65,640 | 11 | $62,539 | $62,890 | 6,460 |
| Plumber | $65,400 | 21 | $62,310 | $63,800 | 11,420 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 | 7 | $62,139 | $59,050 | 4,890 |
| Interior Designer | $65,070 | 18 | $61,996 | $67,190 | 1,440 |
| IT Support Specialist | $64,750 | 10 | $61,691 | $61,860 | 12,200 |
| Correctional Officer | $64,250 | 16 | $61,214 | $58,940 | 6,060 |
| Athletic Trainer | $63,970 | 15 | $60,948 | $62,520 | 320 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $63,690 | 21 | $60,681 | $62,930 | 6,200 |
| Carpenter | $62,960 | 11 | $59,985 | $60,580 | 9,770 |
| Massage Therapist | $62,270 | 15 | $59,328 | $58,450 | 1,350 |
| Mail Carrier | $62,070 | 6 | $59,137 | $60,550 | 6,420 |
| Chef | $61,590 | 26 | $58,680 | $62,470 | 3,220 |
| Welder | $60,310 | 13 | $57,461 | $53,750 | 2,850 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $59,530 | 26 | $56,717 | $59,350 | 9,730 |
| Truck Driver | $59,360 | 23 | $56,555 | $58,640 | 29,150 |
| Court Reporter | $59,300 | 30 | $56,498 | $72,420 | — |
| Insurance Agent | $58,300 | 40 | $55,545 | $62,280 | 5,700 |
| Mortician | $58,060 | 21 | $55,317 | $55,010 | 500 |
| Auto Mechanic | $57,520 | 13 | $54,802 | $50,620 | 14,230 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $54,220 | 19 | $51,658 | $51,140 | 2,440 |
| Real Estate Agent | $52,630 | 27 | $50,143 | $52,830 | 2,940 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $48,680 | 14 | $46,380 | $47,700 | 1,160 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,620 | 19 | $46,323 | $48,070 | 6,560 |
| EMT | $48,100 | 10 | $45,827 | $44,470 | 3,400 |
| Personal Trainer | $47,420 | 15 | $45,180 | $47,160 | 8,650 |
| Vet Tech | $47,350 | 23 | $45,113 | $47,380 | 2,540 |
| Construction Worker | $46,960 | 28 | $44,741 | $47,120 | 20,920 |
| Esthetician | $46,590 | 17 | $44,389 | $45,330 | 1,130 |
| Substitute Teacher | $46,470 | 9 | $44,274 | $41,670 | 7,610 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,410 | 20 | $44,217 | $45,690 | 16,390 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $45,120 | 28 | $42,988 | $45,750 | 7,990 |
| Phlebotomist | $43,480 | 27 | $41,426 | $45,230 | 2,040 |
| CNA | $43,240 | 23 | $41,197 | $42,260 | 27,720 |
| Garbage Collector | $41,870 | 44 | $39,892 | $49,690 | 3,120 |
| Bartender | $37,580 | 13 | $35,804 | $34,340 | 13,020 |
| Nail Technician | $37,300 | 14 | $35,538 | $35,760 | 2,080 |
| Cosmetologist | $36,420 | 17 | $34,699 | $35,790 | 5,860 |
| Barber | $35,400 | 23 | $33,727 | $38,210 | — |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.