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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $286K | $137.37/hr |
| 12 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $260K | $125.2/hr |
| 13 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $254K | $121.96/hr |
| 14 | Chief Executives | Management | $249K | $119.55/hr |
| 15 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $223K | $107.28/hr |
| 16 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $212K | $101.96/hr |
| 17 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $212K | $101.81/hr |
| 18 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $207K | $99.74/hr |
| 19 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $202K | $97.09/hr |
| 20 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $182K | $87.33/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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