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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $153K | $73.43/hr |
| 42 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $149K | $71.82/hr |
| 43 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $147K | $70.9/hr |
| 44 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $145K | $69.86/hr |
| 45 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $145K | $69.56/hr |
| 46 | Economists | Science | $145K | $69.56/hr |
| 47 | Hydrologists | Science | $143K | $68.75/hr |
| 48 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $141K | $67.93/hr |
| 49 | Chemists | Science | $141K | $67.63/hr |
| 50 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $141K | $67.62/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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