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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $159K | $76.66/hr |
| 32 | Managers, All Other | Management | $159K | $76.46/hr |
| 33 | Financial Managers | Management | $159K | $76.32/hr |
| 34 | Nuclear Engineers | Engineering | $158K | $75.94/hr |
| 35 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $157K | $75.36/hr |
| 36 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $156K | $74.83/hr |
| 37 | Marketing Managers | Management | $154K | $74.11/hr |
| 38 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $153K | $73.76/hr |
| 39 | Political Scientists | Science | $153K | $73.74/hr |
| 40 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $153K | $73.45/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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