Top Paying Jobs in Maryland
Maryland has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 340,270 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($451,620), Dermatologists ($442,210). The cost of living index is 98.76 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,795/month.
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$173K
Avg. median salary
98.76
Cost of living index
$1,795
Median 2BR rent
6,177,220
Population
Highest paying careers in Maryland
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $582K | $279.57/hr |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $452K | $217.13/hr |
| 3 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $442K | $212.6/hr |
| 4 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $418K | $200.97/hr |
| 5 | Orthodontists | Healthcare | $361K | $173.57/hr |
| 6 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $337K | $162.13/hr |
| 7 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $329K | $158.03/hr |
| 8 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $306K | $147.27/hr |
| 9 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $305K | $146.79/hr |
| 10 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $303K | $145.6/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Maryland
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-1.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,795/mo
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