Maryland Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Maryland from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $59,510 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $15.00/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $392
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Maryland
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 550 | $451,620 | $387,020 |
| 2 | Dermatologists | 120 | $442,210 | $384,980 |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | 520 | $328,700 | $317,130 |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 160 | $306,310 | $330,570 |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | 460 | $305,320 | $306,100 |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | 1,050 | $285,730 | $279,010 |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 3,250 | $260,410 | $276,280 |
| 8 | Chief Executives | 3,180 | $248,660 | $299,580 |
Most common jobs in Maryland
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 96,740 | $117,930 | $136,570 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 79,320 | $35,510 | $37,950 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 54,890 | $48,680 | $50,790 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 52,910 | $99,790 | $99,010 |
| 5 | Cashiers | 49,910 | $34,390 | $35,250 |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,380 | $33,660 | $34,210 |
| 7 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 47,710 | $41,600 | $42,990 |
| 8 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,560 | $38,040 | $39,510 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)4,988 certified, median offer $111,000
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)1,296 certified, median offer $100,381
Top H-1B employers in Maryland
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University | 340 | $75,564 |
| 2 | University of Maryland College Park | 158 | $85,762 |
| 3 | National Institutes of Health, HHS | 148 | $110,727 |
| 4 | Grandison Management, Inc. | 101 | $75,005 |
| 5 | University of Maryland Baltimore | 100 | $83,216 |
| 6 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 82 | $128,419 |
| 7 | Government Employee Insurance Company (GEICO) | 78 | $176,572 |
| 8 | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 59 | $149,048 |
More Maryland labor data
- Unemployment by county3.9% statewide
- Jobs by industry2.79 million jobs, -0.5% in a year
- Minimum wage$15.00 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$392 a week on average
- Union membership12.7% in 2025
- Federal job openings539 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Maryland?
- The median wage for all occupations in Maryland is $59,510 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Maryland?
- Maryland's unemployment rate was 3.9% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Maryland?
- Emergency Medicine Physicians have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Maryland: $451,620 a year.