Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Maryland, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
Click any dot to open that city: jobs, pay, rent, commute, county economy and climate. Dot size follows population; colours follow the state flag.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 80 largest places in Maryland, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | 573,243 | $62,177 | $1,331 | 6.5% | 36.1% |
| 2 | Columbia | 104,338 | $131,490 | $2,042 | 4.2% | 63.6% |
| 3 | Germantown | 90,719 | $117,546 | $2,040 | 5.6% | 50.4% |
| 4 | Frederick | 83,395 | $97,069 | $1,764 | 3.9% | 43.2% |
| 5 | Waldorf | 82,943 | $116,089 | $1,995 | 5.9% | 34.8% |
| 6 | Silver Spring | 81,462 | $99,860 | $1,913 | 5.4% | 60.6% |
| 7 | Ellicott City | 75,257 | $156,964 | $2,061 | 3.0% | 68.8% |
| 8 | Glen Burnie | 72,590 | $88,280 | $1,648 | 4.7% | 27.4% |
| 9 | Gaithersburg | 69,825 | $112,467 | $2,058 | 4.7% | 52.5% |
| 10 | Bethesda | 69,397 | $192,237 | $2,469 | 3.1% | 87.1% |
| 11 | Rockville | 67,671 | $128,649 | $2,274 | 3.9% | 65.6% |
| 12 | Dundalk | 65,969 | $64,520 | $1,473 | 6.9% | 15.7% |
| 13 | Towson | 58,679 | $101,320 | $1,764 | 4.8% | 69.3% |
| 14 | Severn | 58,402 | $134,423 | $2,175 | 4.6% | 46.1% |
| 15 | Bel Air South | 58,137 | $123,653 | $1,757 | 3.4% | 49.4% |
| 16 | Bowie | 57,926 | $141,995 | $2,330 | 4.7% | 50.4% |
| 17 | Aspen Hill | 53,279 | $111,575 | $1,916 | 7.0% | 43.3% |
| 18 | Wheaton | 52,926 | $111,478 | $2,163 | 6.8% | 38.7% |
| 19 | North Bethesda | 49,677 | $129,092 | $2,191 | 3.6% | 75.1% |
| 20 | Potomac | 45,902 | $236,675 | $2,887 | 3.6% | 84.9% |
| 21 | Odenton | 45,002 | $128,441 | $2,257 | 2.8% | 53.1% |
| 22 | Hagerstown | 43,665 | $52,221 | $1,114 | 7.2% | 20.5% |
| 23 | Catonsville | 43,368 | $114,109 | $1,724 | 4.0% | 54.7% |
| 24 | Annapolis | 40,720 | $113,860 | $1,860 | 3.7% | 53.8% |
| 25 | Essex | 40,580 | $67,168 | $1,319 | 6.2% | 19.9% |
| 26 | Woodlawn | 40,379 | $82,466 | $1,494 | 6.1% | 35.5% |
| 27 | Severna Park | 40,228 | $169,953 | $1,699 | 2.7% | 58.6% |
| 28 | Clinton | 38,376 | $124,803 | $1,809 | 4.7% | 33.6% |
| 29 | Owings Mills | 37,245 | $96,243 | $1,841 | 4.7% | 47.1% |
| 30 | Randallstown | 35,957 | $85,735 | $1,577 | 6.7% | 35.9% |
| 31 | Olney | 35,797 | $171,458 | $2,404 | 3.6% | 65.0% |
| 32 | Chillum | 34,871 | $79,864 | $1,735 | 6.7% | 22.6% |
| 33 | College Park | 34,540 | $69,721 | $1,912 | 7.1% | 52.7% |
| 34 | Pasadena | 34,309 | $129,727 | $2,393 | 1.6% | 38.2% |
| 35 | Montgomery Village | 34,110 | $95,348 | $1,916 | 6.3% | 42.8% |
| 36 | Pikesville | 33,524 | $98,465 | $1,707 | 4.1% | 60.0% |
| 37 | Salisbury | 33,285 | $58,576 | $1,318 | 8.8% | 25.7% |
| 38 | Middle River | 31,712 | $78,398 | $1,636 | 4.4% | 32.3% |
| 39 | Eldersburg | 31,695 | $142,954 | $1,705 | 3.1% | 52.9% |
| 40 | Bel Air North | 31,302 | $137,336 | $1,624 | 3.1% | 48.5% |
| 41 | Milford Mill | 30,829 | $69,711 | $1,653 | 6.7% | 31.2% |
| 42 | Parkville | 30,549 | $79,178 | $1,526 | 5.0% | 33.2% |
| 43 | Clarksburg | 30,487 | $176,678 | $2,495 | 4.4% | 69.0% |
| 44 | Laurel | 29,798 | $100,504 | $1,873 | 4.7% | 47.6% |
| 45 | Crofton | 29,549 | $150,577 | $2,217 | 3.7% | 64.7% |
| 46 | South Laurel | 29,272 | $88,933 | $1,830 | 6.8% | 40.2% |
| 47 | Perry Hall | 29,105 | $106,244 | $1,706 | 2.0% | 42.1% |
| 48 | Ilchester | 28,364 | $152,103 | $2,115 | 3.0% | 62.9% |
| 49 | Carney | 28,343 | $83,620 | $1,793 | 3.2% | 40.3% |
| 50 | Lochearn | 27,074 | $74,707 | $1,460 | 5.9% | 34.2% |
| 51 | Ballenger Creek | 26,390 | $108,944 | $1,987 | 2.7% | 46.4% |
| 52 | Elkridge | 26,283 | $139,913 | $2,295 | 5.2% | 59.0% |
| 53 | Fairland | 26,231 | $98,800 | $1,894 | 6.0% | 46.4% |
| 54 | Reisterstown | 25,582 | $85,543 | $1,600 | 9.0% | 46.2% |
| 55 | North Laurel | 25,563 | $122,949 | $2,031 | 2.2% | 53.5% |
| 56 | Fort Washington | 25,134 | $143,333 | $2,690 | 5.9% | 43.0% |
| 57 | Edgewood | 24,922 | $80,772 | $1,375 | 7.9% | 22.2% |
| 58 | Greenbelt | 24,678 | $85,997 | $1,848 | 6.7% | 45.3% |
| 59 | Landover | 24,514 | $72,100 | $1,735 | 6.7% | 22.5% |
| 60 | Arnold | 24,303 | $141,639 | $2,158 | 2.5% | 58.0% |
| 61 | Cockeysville | 23,962 | $77,680 | $1,603 | 5.3% | 47.8% |
| 62 | North Potomac | 23,922 | $186,514 | $2,413 | 4.2% | 77.2% |
| 63 | Suitland | 23,793 | $71,585 | $1,707 | 8.7% | 25.1% |
| 64 | Camp Springs | 22,544 | $120,456 | $2,231 | 4.7% | 33.8% |
| 65 | Arbutus | 22,507 | $99,090 | $1,318 | 3.8% | 41.8% |
| 66 | Langley Park | 21,508 | $85,321 | $1,707 | 6.9% | 10.5% |
| 67 | Hyattsville | 20,966 | $91,941 | $1,835 | 3.8% | 50.7% |
| 68 | Westminster | 20,445 | $86,219 | $1,476 | 5.2% | 36.4% |
| 69 | Rosedale | 20,002 | $85,711 | $1,378 | 6.4% | 22.2% |
| 70 | Maryland City | 19,186 | $117,337 | $2,421 | 5.5% | 45.4% |
| 71 | Beltsville | 19,176 | $99,642 | $1,963 | 8.2% | 34.6% |
| 72 | Cumberland | 18,804 | $48,162 | $741 | 6.3% | 22.7% |
| 73 | Redland | 18,665 | $132,153 | $2,221 | 3.4% | 53.2% |
| 74 | East Riverdale | 18,336 | $81,831 | $1,716 | 10.7% | 15.1% |
| 75 | Seabrook | 18,317 | $98,157 | $1,840 | 6.5% | 32.1% |
| 76 | Lake Shore | 18,249 | $130,689 | $1,806 | 3.8% | 36.4% |
| 77 | Oxon Hill | 17,893 | $93,252 | $1,721 | 5.9% | 30.6% |
| 78 | Damascus | 17,640 | $158,883 | $1,792 | 2.8% | 49.0% |
| 79 | Takoma Park | 17,632 | $108,136 | $1,432 | 4.9% | 61.7% |
| 80 | Calverton | 17,624 | $107,381 | $2,164 | 6.7% | 43.5% |
Maryland is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 6,206,011 residents, a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $103,678. The unemployment rate was 3.9% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 105.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,678 | 3 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 27 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.4% | 12 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 105.0 | 44 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.5% | 6 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 16.6% | 9 of 51 | higher is better |
See the 652 federal jobs open now →Country guide: United States250 largest cities80 cities: tables and mapRankings
Neighbouring states in the South Atlantic division: Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia · West Virginia.
Maryland is in the South region (South Atlantic division) and has 6,206,011 residents (the 18th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.4. Its economy produced about $574,588 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 18th among states and DC, equal to $92,586 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.9% in 2026M09, which is 27th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.4% of employment, 12th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $59,510 a year ($28.61 an hour), 17% above the national median ($59,510 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Maryland are General and Operations Managers (96,740 jobs, median $117,930); Retail Salespersons (79,320 jobs, median $35,510); Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (54,890 jobs, median $48,680); Registered Nurses (52,910 jobs, median $99,790); Cashiers (49,910 jobs, median $34,390). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $260,410); Chief Executives (median $248,660); Physicians, All Other (median $212,080). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in life, physical, and social science (1.9 times the national share of workers) and computer and mathematical (1.5 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Maryland: the regional price parity is 105.0 against 100 for the whole country (44th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,705 a month and the median household income $103,678, so a year of rent equals 19.7% of income; the median home value is $419,900. The state minimum wage is $15.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 6.50%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
16.6% of residents were born abroad and 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 64.7% drive alone, 4.2% use public transit and 19.3% work from home; 24.2% commute 45 minutes or more.
These links go to official sources and open in a new window. The first one is the government's or company's own site as listed in Wikidata (property "official website"); check it before relying on it.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 111,375 | 19.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 90,508 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57,262 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45,360 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 33,665 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 31,313 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 31,191 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 28,909 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 27,004 | 4.7% |
| Information | 21,388 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17,546 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16,600 | 2.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 13,598 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13,174 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 9,186 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8,387 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7,191 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5,650 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,106 | 0.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 356 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 1,500 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 166,000 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 110,700 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 445,000 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 33,000 | -2.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 137,600 | -1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 470,500 | +1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 507,800 | +1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 277,200 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 124,400 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 527,200 | -1.4% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 2,800,900 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 314,090 | 113.7 | 1.00 | $49,210 | $35,370 | $79,070 | +4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 213,130 | 77.1 | 0.88 | $36,050 | $31,200 | $52,000 | +3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 213,550 | 77.3 | 0.88 | $44,950 | $33,520 | $75,250 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 221,830 | 80.3 | 0.93 | $37,440 | $31,260 | $83,060 | -3% |
| Management | 260,910 | 94.4 | 1.32 | $131,490 | $64,670 | $228,250 | +4% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 225,410 | 81.6 | 1.20 | $95,870 | $53,800 | $156,760 | +16% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 172,320 | 62.4 | 0.99 | $98,600 | $47,540 | $189,450 | +14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 173,070 | 62.6 | 1.07 | $66,230 | $35,840 | $122,580 | +9% |
| Production | 66,800 | 24.2 | 0.44 | $47,810 | $33,960 | $83,800 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 112,650 | 40.8 | 0.80 | $41,070 | $33,760 | $57,250 | +7% |
| Construction and Extraction | 111,750 | 40.4 | 0.98 | $59,880 | $39,480 | $100,490 | +1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 96,580 | 35.0 | 0.89 | $61,250 | $38,490 | $100,470 | +3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 139,610 | 50.5 | 1.49 | $128,440 | $63,030 | $196,490 | +18% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 83,400 | 30.2 | 1.03 | $38,030 | $32,170 | $53,780 | +1% |
| Protective Service | 77,060 | 27.9 | 1.15 | $57,520 | $34,420 | $111,580 | +15% |
| Personal Care and Service | 66,620 | 24.1 | 1.15 | $37,960 | $31,610 | $63,190 | +4% |
| Community and Social Service | 52,700 | 19.1 | 1.11 | $60,590 | $37,440 | $101,630 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 53,510 | 19.4 | 1.15 | $111,220 | $64,200 | $185,220 | +12% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 32,380 | 11.7 | 0.89 | $71,100 | $38,480 | $128,820 | +13% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 48,980 | 17.7 | 1.87 | $103,560 | $52,950 | $180,480 | +25% |
| Legal | 23,710 | 8.6 | 1.02 | $108,640 | $52,550 | $207,480 | +6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,970 | 1.1 | 0.38 | $40,090 | $32,960 | $63,070 | +9% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 16.5% |
| Public administration | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.5% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.2% |
| Other services | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 96,740 | 1.55 | $117,930 | $58,190 | $235,850 | +11% |
| Retail Salespersons | 79,320 | 1.15 | $35,510 | $31,200 | $46,130 | +0% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 54,890 | 1.81 | $48,680 | $35,360 | $67,070 | +2% |
| Registered Nurses | 52,910 | 0.88 | $99,790 | $76,780 | $124,790 | +2% |
| Cashiers | 49,910 | 0.91 | $34,390 | $31,200 | $39,770 | +5% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,380 | 0.72 | $33,660 | $31,200 | $37,390 | +8% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 47,710 | 0.91 | $41,600 | $34,280 | $55,710 | +3% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,560 | 0.61 | $38,040 | $31,540 | $46,880 | +6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 40,390 | 1.03 | $36,620 | $31,850 | $48,450 | -1% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 39,820 | 2.06 | $101,500 | $58,240 | $162,680 | +22% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 38,120 | 0.94 | $36,750 | $31,200 | $62,210 | +4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 37,740 | 0.82 | $42,830 | $32,600 | $64,000 | -4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 34,980 | 0.69 | $37,690 | $31,770 | $48,910 | +1% |
| Software Developers | 31,350 | 1.05 | $138,680 | $87,690 | $222,610 | +2% |
| Project Management Specialists | 30,530 | 1.61 | $104,040 | $62,890 | $167,040 | +2% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 29,610 | 1.20 | $77,680 | $56,290 | $107,040 | +21% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 29,150 | 0.80 | $59,360 | $43,670 | $79,130 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 27,860 | 1.09 | $74,140 | $46,850 | $104,140 | +7% |
| Nursing Assistants | 27,720 | 1.08 | $43,240 | $36,060 | $49,330 | +2% |
| Security Guards | 27,670 | 1.21 | $38,220 | $33,700 | $64,320 | +1% |
| Office Clerks, General | 27,290 | 0.62 | $47,270 | $33,650 | $72,800 | +5% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 26,170 | 1.02 | $89,370 | $59,760 | $156,660 | +7% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 23,730 | 0.87 | $51,490 | $36,890 | $75,740 | +4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 23,340 | 0.92 | $37,060 | $31,200 | $59,680 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 23,080 | 1.16 | $47,000 | $36,990 | $74,610 | -3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,050 | 0.55 | $285,730 | $124,790 | $403,880 | +17% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 3,250 | 2.73 | $260,410 | $135,630 | $393,430 | +2% |
| Chief Executives | 3,180 | 0.88 | $248,660 | $139,990 | $486,860 | +16% |
| Physicians, All Other | 10,340 | 1.70 | $212,080 | $74,230 | $401,890 | -20% |
| Physicists | 1,200 | 3.30 | $174,390 | $105,560 | $219,450 | +1% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 5,240 | 1.34 | $172,670 | $114,080 | $231,460 | +1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 14,620 | 1.23 | $171,490 | $106,620 | $245,830 | -2% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,820 | 2.49 | $168,620 | $127,920 | $268,240 | +1% |
| Dentists, General | 2,100 | 0.95 | $168,500 | $107,880 | $254,820 | -1% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 5,840 | 11.49 | $164,670 | $101,710 | $195,190 | +43% |
| Veterinarians | 1,430 | 0.96 | $163,170 | $104,030 | $214,960 | +25% |
| Purchasing Managers | 2,380 | 1.59 | $161,470 | $102,900 | $199,950 | +9% |
| Computer Network Architects | 5,860 | 1.83 | $159,460 | $98,900 | $213,140 | +19% |
| Managers, All Other | 17,530 | 1.59 | $159,040 | $87,400 | $211,910 | +12% |
| Financial Managers | 19,770 | 1.32 | $158,750 | $84,030 | $290,190 | -5% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3,180 | 2.64 | $156,750 | $97,460 | $232,930 | +16% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 3,390 | 1.97 | $155,650 | $100,960 | $207,480 | +20% |
| Marketing Managers | 6,510 | 0.93 | $154,160 | $82,830 | $256,260 | -8% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,820 | 0.97 | $152,770 | $92,630 | $236,830 | +2% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 1,720 | 1.27 | $152,730 | $87,840 | $198,300 | -6% |
| Public Relations Managers | 1,530 | 1.15 | $149,380 | $82,180 | $282,160 | +2% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 2,870 | 4.33 | $145,310 | $98,380 | $195,190 | +4% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 19,060 | 2.46 | $144,680 | $69,910 | $185,220 | +24% |
| Economists | 1,130 | 3.56 | $144,680 | $93,710 | $195,190 | +16% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 1,810 | 4.56 | $141,290 | $76,820 | $195,190 | +15% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 5,840 | 11.49 | $164,670 | $101,710 | $195,190 | +43% |
| Statisticians | 2,730 | 5.30 | $132,620 | $84,640 | $170,980 | +26% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 3,020 | 5.02 | $76,100 | $61,390 | $105,130 | -1% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 4,970 | 5.01 | $121,680 | $75,240 | $195,000 | +23% |
| Microbiologists | 1,590 | 4.72 | $108,470 | $59,260 | $185,520 | +23% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 16,030 | 4.69 | $49,260 | $32,170 | $79,630 | +8% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 1,810 | 4.56 | $141,290 | $76,820 | $195,190 | +15% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 2,870 | 4.33 | $145,310 | $98,380 | $195,190 | +4% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 2,600 | 3.95 | $131,810 | $70,430 | $175,720 | +30% |
| Economists | 1,130 | 3.56 | $144,680 | $93,710 | $195,190 | +16% |
| Counselors, All Other | 1,750 | 3.44 | $46,840 | $33,000 | $93,830 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 2,110 | 3.39 | $75,000 | $38,810 | $156,750 | +14% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 1,480 | 3.37 | $44,360 | $36,470 | $60,860 | +4% |
| Physicists | 1,200 | 3.30 | $174,390 | $105,560 | $219,450 | +1% |
| Therapists, All Other | 1,310 | 3.25 | $49,400 | $36,340 | $147,300 | -37% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 8,200 | 3.16 | $96,680 | $52,870 | $170,830 | +27% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 1,670 | 2.98 | $33,710 | $32,290 | $43,070 | -10% |
| Budget Analysts | 2,490 | 2.97 | $106,020 | $65,680 | $156,750 | +16% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 2,770 | 2.83 | $125,500 | $52,700 | $170,980 | +32% |
| Biological Technicians | 3,470 | 2.80 | $52,900 | $41,270 | $82,280 | -8% |
| Community Health Workers | 3,030 | 2.76 | $50,550 | $36,190 | $79,290 | -3% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 3,250 | 2.73 | $260,410 | $135,630 | $393,430 | +2% |
| Engineers, All Other | 7,340 | 2.68 | $129,770 | $60,780 | $195,190 | +6% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 3,510 | 2.67 | $68,390 | $45,510 | $129,170 | +10% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3,180 | 2.64 | $156,750 | $97,460 | $232,930 | +16% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 652 federal job postings open now in Maryland (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 40 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 31 |
| Naval Air Systems Command | 29 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 28 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 27 |
| Defense Information Systems Agency | 26 |
| Social Security Administration | 25 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 23 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 22 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 21 |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 20 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 18 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 17 |
| Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 16 |
| Department of Energy Headquarters | 15 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 58 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 32 |
| General Engineering | 31 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 28 |
| Contracting | 18 |
| Medical Officer | 16 |
| Nurse | 16 |
| Transportation Specialist | 16 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| Attorney | 15 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 12 |
| Education And Training Technician | 11 |
| Human Resources Management | 11 |
| Criminal Investigation | 10 |
| Police | 10 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $91,985 (583 postings).
The median wage in Maryland is $59,510 a year ($28.61 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+17%). The 10th percentile earns $34,520 and the 90th $145,410.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 314,090 | 113.7 | 1.00 | $49,210 | $35,370 | $79,070 | +4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 213,130 | 77.1 | 0.88 | $36,050 | $31,200 | $52,000 | +3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 213,550 | 77.3 | 0.88 | $44,950 | $33,520 | $75,250 | +1% |
| Sales and Related | 221,830 | 80.3 | 0.93 | $37,440 | $31,260 | $83,060 | -3% |
| Management | 260,910 | 94.4 | 1.32 | $131,490 | $64,670 | $228,250 | +4% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 225,410 | 81.6 | 1.20 | $95,870 | $53,800 | $156,760 | +16% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 172,320 | 62.4 | 0.99 | $98,600 | $47,540 | $189,450 | +14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 173,070 | 62.6 | 1.07 | $66,230 | $35,840 | $122,580 | +9% |
| Production | 66,800 | 24.2 | 0.44 | $47,810 | $33,960 | $83,800 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 112,650 | 40.8 | 0.80 | $41,070 | $33,760 | $57,250 | +7% |
| Construction and Extraction | 111,750 | 40.4 | 0.98 | $59,880 | $39,480 | $100,490 | +1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 96,580 | 35.0 | 0.89 | $61,250 | $38,490 | $100,470 | +3% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 139,610 | 50.5 | 1.49 | $128,440 | $63,030 | $196,490 | +18% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 83,400 | 30.2 | 1.03 | $38,030 | $32,170 | $53,780 | +1% |
| Protective Service | 77,060 | 27.9 | 1.15 | $57,520 | $34,420 | $111,580 | +15% |
| Personal Care and Service | 66,620 | 24.1 | 1.15 | $37,960 | $31,610 | $63,190 | +4% |
| Community and Social Service | 52,700 | 19.1 | 1.11 | $60,590 | $37,440 | $101,630 | +4% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 53,510 | 19.4 | 1.15 | $111,220 | $64,200 | $185,220 | +12% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 32,380 | 11.7 | 0.89 | $71,100 | $38,480 | $128,820 | +13% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 48,980 | 17.7 | 1.87 | $103,560 | $52,950 | $180,480 | +25% |
| Legal | 23,710 | 8.6 | 1.02 | $108,640 | $52,550 | $207,480 | +6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,970 | 1.1 | 0.38 | $40,090 | $32,960 | $63,070 | +9% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Maryland ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 6.50% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 105.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,705 |
| Median home value | $419,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 67.6% |
| Poverty rate | 9.4% |
| Drive alone to work | 64.7% |
| Public transit to work | 4.2% |
| Work from home | 19.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 24.2% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
16.6% of residents of Maryland were born abroad (1,030,818 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| El Salvador | 132,694 |
| India | 61,586 |
| Nigeria | 49,886 |
| Guatemala | 46,016 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 45,717 |
| Philippines | 39,492 |
| Mexico | 36,371 |
| Korea | 33,222 |
| Ethiopia | 32,854 |
| Honduras | 31,978 |
| Jamaica | 27,490 |
| Cameroon | 24,787 |
| Ghana | 18,077 |
| Pakistan | 17,404 |
| Vietnam | 17,343 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 6.50% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.9% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$103,678 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
652 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.