Maryland

State · BLS OEWS 2023

In Maryland, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 712 detailed occupations covering about 2,587,160 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 5.3% above the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Maryland, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
General Internal Medicine Physicians $221,490 -0.8% 3,180
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $214,130 -2.6% —
Physicians, All Other $206,270 -12.6% 7,370
Nurse Anesthetists $203,640 -4.2% 560
Pediatricians, General $201,720 +1.5% 750
Dentists, All Other Specialists $183,500 -19.4% 80
Physicians, Pathologists $183,000 — 70
Dentists, General $182,000 +9.4% 2,970
Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,830 +0.2% 13,570
Architectural and Engineering Managers $166,070 +0.4% 4,980
Optometrists $163,510 +24% 750
Natural Sciences Managers $158,830 +0.7% 4,630
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $152,760 +41.5% 5,940
Political Scientists $150,010 +13.3% 100
Surgeons, All Other $149,990 — 600
Financial Managers $146,860 +31.1% 16,140
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $146,080 +14.7% 170
Computer and Information Research Scientists $145,600 +0.4% 2,310
Purchasing Managers $145,600 +6.8% 2,300
Aerospace Engineers $145,600 +11.4% 2,810
Astronomers $145,600 +13.8% 710
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $144,600 +21.3% 3,110
Computer Network Architects $144,280 +11.1% 6,760
Sales Engineers $143,370 +22.6% 630
Human Resources Managers $142,190 +4.3% 3,610

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Maryland, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
General and Operations Managers 90,520 $102,420
Retail Salespersons 66,350 $33,410
Cashiers 57,530 $30,100
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 51,500 $45,330
Fast Food and Counter Workers 51,320 $29,980
Registered Nurses 49,770 $89,340
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 44,640 $38,520
Stockers and Order Fillers 44,490 $38,070
Customer Service Representatives 44,360 $39,570
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 42,100 $96,260
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 37,740 $36,050
Waiters and Waitresses 35,160 $33,760
Project Management Specialists 32,230 $98,860
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 32,110 $65,600
Software Developers 30,700 $138,050
Security Guards 27,370 $41,610
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 25,590 $65,370
Nursing Assistants 24,810 $38,620
Accountants and Auditors 24,470 $83,060
Office Clerks, General 24,190 $39,880
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 23,850 $56,040
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 23,030 $62,980
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 21,600 $50,840
Computer Occupations, All Other 21,560 $135,740
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 21,290 $36,270
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