Salaries in Maryland

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area • 388 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Maryland

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Radiologists $566,590 —
General Internal Medicine Physicians $329,330 80
Physicians, All Other $230,460 170
Pediatricians, General $206,310 40
Dentists, General $200,670 60
Chief Executives $198,520 110

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Radiologists $566,590 —
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $329,330 80
      Physicians, All Other $230,460 170
      Pediatricians, General $206,310 40
      Dentists, General $200,670 60
      Chief Executives $198,520 110
      Veterinarians $133,530 30
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $133,410 100
      Pharmacists $132,600 240
      Software Developers $132,590 200
      Physician Assistants $129,550 100
      Computer Network Architects $128,480 60
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $128,220 160
      Industrial Engineers $127,270 100
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $122,300 30
      Natural Sciences Managers $117,960 30
      Nurse Practitioners $117,520 280
      Human Resources Managers $116,010 100
      Information Security Analysts $115,120 60
      Financial Managers $114,510 560
      Medical and Health Services Managers $113,730 480
      Web Developers $111,750 70
      Sales Managers $107,540 290
      Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $107,350 50
      Industrial Production Managers $106,790 130
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,970 370
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $104,830 130
      Physical Therapists $102,940 200
      Database Administrators $101,760 30
      Management Analysts $101,600 130
      Electrical Engineers $100,990 40
      Construction Managers $100,750 160
      Managers, All Other $100,700 380
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $99,840 130
      Lawyers $99,790 300
      Dental Hygienists $99,220 160
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $98,880 30
      Public Relations Managers $98,820 40
      Marketing Managers $98,510 150
      Purchasing Managers $98,140 30
      Labor Relations Specialists $97,200 30
      Occupational Therapists $96,240 130
      Instructional Coordinators $95,260 210
      Education Administrators, All Other $94,830 80
      Speech-Language Pathologists $94,160 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,740 300
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $93,590 90
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $91,520 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,670 40
      Administrative Services Managers $90,500 110
      Civil Engineers $90,190 100
      Computer Systems Analysts $90,170 160
      General and Operations Managers $88,990 3,850
      Registered Nurses $88,510 2,060
      Project Management Specialists $87,730 530
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $86,730 50
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $84,910 80
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $84,440 60
      Operations Research Analysts $84,420 50
      Therapists, All Other $82,970 70
      Financial and Investment Analysts $82,790 90
      Facilities Managers $82,630 100
      Computer Programmers $82,470 30
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $81,760 90
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,600 130
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,490 50
      Computer Network Support Specialists $80,420 160
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $80,410 110
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,040 100
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,990 140
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $79,960 50
      Personal Financial Advisors $79,930 130
      Logisticians $79,790 50
      Mechanical Engineers $79,360 70
      Computer Occupations, All Other $78,500 70
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,250 40
      Biological Scientists, All Other $77,960 50
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $77,920 40
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,650 30
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $77,640 40
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,160 510
      Respiratory Therapists $76,980 70
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,880 40
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $76,660 80
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $76,660 120
      Accountants and Auditors $76,290 750
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $75,600 50
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $75,240 30
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $75,120 160
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,670 40
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $74,460 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,240 270
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,170 120
      Conservation Scientists $74,130 70
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,800 1,390
      Engineers, All Other $73,190 110
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $73,140 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,810 560
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $72,150 70
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $72,060 60
      Cost Estimators $71,200 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $71,190 70
      Compliance Officers $71,110 230
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $70,310 40
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $69,920 40
      Social and Community Service Managers $69,660 170
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $69,210 80
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $68,740 140
      Health Education Specialists $68,740 30
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $68,330 210
      Chemists $67,690 40
      Physical Therapist Assistants $67,600 170
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $67,130 40
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $67,090 50
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $66,890 40
      Human Resources Specialists $66,850 380
      Surveyors $66,720 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,590 630
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $66,260 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,980 470
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,880 210
      Healthcare Social Workers $65,480 250
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $65,370 430
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $65,170 50
      Editors $65,080 50
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,950 390
      Lodging Managers $64,630 80
      Coaches and Scouts $64,530 90
      Legislators $64,200 60
      Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $64,100 60
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,940 340
      Urban and Regional Planners $63,930 30
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $63,900 30
      Fundraisers $63,860 50
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,690 280
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,560 490
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,390 630
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,240 60
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,590 110
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,560 80
      Food Service Managers $62,550 130
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,380 880
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $62,310 110
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,180 720
      Financial Specialists, All Other $62,110 80
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,050 360
      Postal Service Clerks $61,630 140
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,630 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,190 430
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,040 100
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $60,910 50
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,840 80
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,790 30
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $60,690 30
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,660 640
      Clergy $60,580 30
      Tax Preparers $59,990 50
      Chefs and Head Cooks $59,990 250
      Training and Development Specialists $59,770 220
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $59,520 80
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,500 320
      Social Workers, All Other $59,370 80
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $59,370 130
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $59,350 120
      Advertising Sales Agents $58,620 60
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $58,440 40
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $58,430 100
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370 150
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $58,300 30
      Electricians $58,260 440
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $58,120 120
      Producers and Directors $57,940 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,860 1,340
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $57,840 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $57,730 50
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,510 120
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490 80
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,470 160
      Surgical Technologists $57,210 80
      Loan Officers $57,200 140
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,790 320
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,680 410
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $56,190 —
      Bailiffs $55,950 50
      Machinists $55,340 130
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $55,230 180
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $55,050 50
      Computer User Support Specialists $54,840 250
      Audio and Video Technicians $54,820 40
      Paramedics $54,560 130
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,430 360
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $53,680 40
      Residential Advisors $52,750 190
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $52,720 200
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,240 340
      Public Relations Specialists $52,150 100
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $51,570 50
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $51,520 90
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $51,340 60
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $51,300 90
      Dental Assistants $51,030 340
      Sheet Metal Workers $50,950 40
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $50,870 220
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $50,800 60
      Logging Equipment Operators $50,510 50
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $49,990 30
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,960 1,220
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $49,890 140
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $49,630 210
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,610 60
      Graphic Designers $49,570 110
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $49,570 40
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $49,480 60
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,470 30
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,350 170
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,280 270
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $49,190 110
      Credit Analysts $48,880 40
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $48,500 60
      Medical Records Specialists $48,310 120
      Massage Therapists $48,260 40
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,230 130
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,130 80
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $48,090 50
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $47,980 110
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,910 550
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $47,900 180
      Bill and Account Collectors $47,770 130
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,750 250
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,600 1,070
      Insurance Sales Agents $47,490 160
      Carpenters $47,040 760
      Glaziers $47,020 70
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,930 40
      Firefighters $46,880 120
      Light Truck Drivers $46,690 950
      Biological Technicians $46,630 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $46,600 230
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,550 830
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $46,530 —
      Bus Drivers, School $46,500 580
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,990 30
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,780 50
      Roofers $45,710 40
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $45,600 80
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,510 150
      Real Estate Sales Agents $45,500 90
      Pest Control Workers $45,470 60
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,390 50
      Pharmacy Technicians $45,380 400
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $45,200 260
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,180 1,400
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,180 60
      Emergency Medical Technicians $45,160 240
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,970 330
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $44,880 60
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $44,740 210
      Skincare Specialists $44,730 50
      Highway Maintenance Workers $44,650 110
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,500 570
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,370 200
      Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $44,010 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $43,970 110
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,860 2,410
      Medical Equipment Preparers $43,830 40
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $43,830 80
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $43,540 40
      Medical Assistants $43,490 650
      Chemical Technicians $43,350 60
      Material Moving Workers, All Other $43,280 30
      Carpet Installers $43,270 90
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,260 130
      Procurement Clerks $43,230 30
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $43,170 40
      Social and Human Service Assistants $43,120 230
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,030 100
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $42,960 110
      Construction Laborers $42,740 870
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $42,520 50
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,520 180
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $42,260 70
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,150 310
      File Clerks $42,140 40
      Community Health Workers $42,130 140
      Phlebotomists $42,100 70
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $42,030 50
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $41,970 50
      Billing and Posting Clerks $41,860 280
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,810 1,340
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $41,530 140
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $41,420 80
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,860 200
      Opticians, Dispensing $40,560 40
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $40,410 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,290 1,090
      Office Clerks, General $40,190 1,410
      Library Technicians $39,950 130
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,830 120
      Tour and Travel Guides $39,780 50
      Printing Press Operators $39,520 30
      Order Clerks $39,430 30
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $39,250 40
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $39,190 150
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $39,130 290
      Production Workers, All Other $39,100 230
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,810 200
      Funeral Attendants $38,480 60
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,440 540
      Bakers $38,320 90
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,290 550
      Floral Designers $38,200 30
      Counselors, All Other $38,120 40
      Couriers and Messengers $37,980 60
      Nursing Assistants $37,930 1,160
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $37,880 40
      Tellers $37,860 410
      Helpers--Electricians $37,740 60
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,730 190
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,680 360
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,570 80
      Security Guards $37,560 750
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,240 110
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,180 770
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,180 210
      Food Batchmakers $37,150 70
      Rehabilitation Counselors $37,120 250
      Customer Service Representatives $36,980 1,690
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,950 800
      Concierges $36,900 30
      Cooks, Restaurant $36,470 1,700
      Parts Salespersons $36,470 270
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,320 2,280
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,310 1,340
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,190 240
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,820 800
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $35,640 40
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,620 60
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,580 1,470
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,180 1,540
      Parking Attendants $35,110 60
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,090 160
      Tutors $35,080 110
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $35,060 30
      Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $35,050 40
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,970 120
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,950 220
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,910 260
      Data Entry Keyers $34,850 90
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,750 170
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $34,670 —
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,550 120
      Tire Repairers and Changers $34,200 40
      Cooks, Short Order $34,130 80
      Recreation Workers $34,100 310
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,040 80
      Bartenders $33,950 1,240
      School Bus Monitors $33,770 60
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $33,560 130
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $33,490 200
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $32,950 60
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,880 730
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,830 930
      Animal Caretakers $32,530 310
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $32,470 —
      Waiters and Waitresses $32,450 2,910
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,250 180
      Retail Salespersons $32,160 3,750
      Driver/Sales Workers $31,850 760
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $31,790 400
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,730 1,470
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,690 150
      Food Preparation Workers $31,610 640
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,510 480
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $31,490 600
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $31,410 60
      Cooks, Fast Food $31,200 380
      Cooks, All Other $31,200 —
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,200 2,710
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,200 310
      Dishwashers $31,200 570
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,200 160
      Childcare Workers $31,200 170
      Cashiers $31,200 3,380
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $31,200 40
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $31,200 —
      Sewing Machine Operators $31,200 70
      Dietetic Technicians $31,200 60
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $31,200 40