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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $123K | N/A |
| 92 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $59.07/hr |
| 93 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $122K | $58.78/hr |
| 94 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $122K | $58.62/hr |
| 95 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $122K | $58.5/hr |
| 96 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $122K | $58.5/hr |
| 97 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $121K | $58.03/hr |
| 98 | Historians | Science | $121K | $57.97/hr |
| 99 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $121K | $57.95/hr |
| 100 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $120K | $57.66/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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