Accountants and Auditors Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,290 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.68
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $118,940
Employed locally 750
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $59,640
    50th (median)
    $76,290
    75th
    $97,360
    90th
    $118,940

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$87,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,160
    Human Resources Specialists$66,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,500
    Compliance Officers$71,110
    Training and Development Specialists$59,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Maryland is $36.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.65 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Maryland is 6.6% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Maryland?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,640.