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Highest paying jobs in Maryland after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Maryland, radiologist pays most: $581,510 a year, and a single filer keeps about $341,022 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maryland tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Maryland paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Maryland?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Maryland after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Radiologist	$581,510	$341,022
2	Emergency Medicine Physician	$451,620	$271,662
3	Dermatologist	$442,210	$266,608
4	Anesthesiologist	$418,010	$253,613
5	Orthodontist	$361,030	$223,015
6	Cardiologist	$337,230	$210,234
7	Other Surgeon	$328,700	$205,653
8	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$306,310	$193,630
9	Psychiatrist	$305,320	$193,098
10	Neurologist	$302,840	$191,767
11	Family Medicine Physician	$285,730	$182,579
12	Internal Medicine Physician	$260,410	$168,624
13	Pathologist	$253,670	$164,803
14	Chief Executive	$248,660	$161,950
15	Nurse Anesthetist	$223,140	$147,417
16	Other Physician	$212,080	$140,654
17	Ophthalmologist	$211,770	$140,453
18	Other Dental Specialist	$207,450	$137,647
19	Podiatrist	$201,940	$134,068
20	General Pediatrician	$181,640	$120,896
21	Physicist	$174,390	$116,571
22	Engineering Manager	$172,670	$115,545
23	Judge and Magistrate	$172,190	$115,259
24	IT Manager	$171,490	$114,841
25	Natural Sciences Manager	$168,620	$113,129

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Every job with a median in Maryland: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Radiologist	$581,510	$341,022	–
Emergency Medicine Physician	$451,620	$271,662	550
Dermatologist	$442,210	$266,608	120
Anesthesiologist	$418,010	$253,613	–
Orthodontist	$361,030	$223,015	–
Cardiologist	$337,230	$210,234	–
Other Surgeon	$328,700	$205,653	520
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$306,310	$193,630	160
Psychiatrist	$305,320	$193,098	460
Neurologist	$302,840	$191,767	–
Family Medicine Physician	$285,730	$182,579	1,050
Internal Medicine Physician	$260,410	$168,624	3,250
Pathologist	$253,670	$164,803	70
Chief Executive	$248,660	$161,950	3,180
Nurse Anesthetist	$223,140	$147,417	840
Other Physician	$212,080	$140,654	10,340
Ophthalmologist	$211,770	$140,453	260
Other Dental Specialist	$207,450	$137,647	–
Podiatrist	$201,940	$134,068	330
General Pediatrician	$181,640	$120,896	580
Physicist	$174,390	$116,571	1,200
Engineering Manager	$172,670	$115,545	5,240
Judge and Magistrate	$172,190	$115,259	170
IT Manager	$171,490	$114,841	14,620
Natural Sciences Manager	$168,620	$113,129	4,820
General Dentist	$168,500	$113,058	2,100
Optometrist	$165,840	$111,471	780
Other Treating Practitioner	$164,670	$110,773	5,840
Veterinarian	$163,170	$109,878	1,430
Purchasing Manager	$161,470	$108,864	2,380
Computer Network Architect	$159,460	$107,665	5,860
Other Manager	$159,040	$107,415	17,530
Financial Manager	$158,750	$107,242	19,770
Nuclear Engineer	$157,960	$106,771	180
Aerospace Engineer	$156,750	$106,049	3,180
Electronics Engineer	$155,650	$105,393	3,390
Marketing Manager	$154,160	$104,504	6,510
Sales Engineer	$153,410	$104,057	850
Political Scientist	$153,380	$104,039	100
Human Resources Manager	$152,770	$103,673	3,820
Computer Hardware Engineer	$152,730	$103,649	1,720
Public Relations Manager	$149,380	$101,710	1,530
Medical Dosimetrist	$147,470	$100,566	40
Computer Research Scientist	$145,310	$99,272	2,870
Economist	$144,680	$98,895	1,130
Other Computer Occupation	$144,680	$98,895	19,060
Hydrologist	$143,010	$97,895	90
Other Physical Scientist	$141,290	$96,864	1,810
Chemist	$140,670	$96,493	2,480
Materials Engineer	$140,640	$96,475	740
Nurse Midwive	$140,120	$96,164	240
Law Professor	$139,980	$96,080	180
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$139,860	$96,008	430
Information Security Analyst	$139,640	$95,876	8,650
Lawyer	$139,110	$95,559	13,810
Pharmacist	$138,990	$95,487	5,400
Ship Captain and Mate	$138,950	$95,463	450
Software Developer	$138,680	$95,301	31,350
Physician Assistant	$137,560	$94,630	2,950
Sales Manager	$137,150	$94,385	–
Data Scientist	$136,370	$93,917	3,340
Economics Professor	$133,540	$92,222	200
Administrative Law Judge	$133,460	$92,174	430
Database Architect	$132,940	$91,863	1,370
Astronomer	$132,620	$91,671	980
Statistician	$132,620	$91,671	2,730
Industrial Production Manager	$132,540	$91,623	2,480
Health Services Manager	$131,810	$91,186	17,030
Mathematician	$131,810	$91,186	160
Other Social Scientist	$131,810	$91,186	2,600
K-12 Education Administrator	$131,510	$91,006	7,200
Air Traffic Controller	$131,290	$90,874	70
Commercial Pilot	$131,210	$90,826	360
Nurse Practitioner	$131,110	$90,767	6,710
Environmental Science Professor	$131,060	$90,737	220
Fundraising Manager	$130,750	$90,551	810
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect	$130,150	$90,192	300
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$129,920	$90,054	90
Other Engineer	$129,770	$89,964	7,340
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$128,800	$89,382	750
Other Artist and Related Worker	$128,610	$89,268	470
Construction Manager	$128,330	$89,099	5,770
Chemical Engineer	$127,190	$88,414	500
Actuary	$126,950	$88,269	580
Detective	$126,730	$88,137	1,010
Business Professor	$126,560	$88,035	2,280
Computer Programmer	$125,570	$87,439	2,490
Other Education Administrator	$125,500	$87,397	2,770
Electrical Engineer	$125,150	$87,187	4,650
Database Administrator	$124,300	$86,741	2,300
Library Science Professor	$123,170	$86,061	90
Mechanical Engineer	$122,870	$85,881	6,550
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$122,260	$85,514	810
Training and Development Manager	$121,920	$85,309	1,250
Management Analyst	$121,680	$85,163	19,170
Other Biological Scientist	$121,680	$85,163	4,970
Police Supervisor	$120,700	$84,553	6,700
Historian	$120,580	$84,479	50
Firefighting Supervisor	$120,530	$84,448	2,380
Industrial Engineer	$119,930	$84,075	3,900
College Administrator	$118,550	$83,217	–
Network and Systems Administrator	$118,290	$83,056	9,230
General and Operations Manager	$117,930	$82,832	96,740
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$117,760	$82,726	–
Engineering Professor	$117,200	$82,378	690
Financial Risk Specialist	$117,130	$82,335	890
Administrative Services Manager	$115,550	$81,353	4,320
Geographer	$114,920	$80,961	210
Architect	$114,550	$80,731	1,800
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$113,660	$80,178	50
Computer Systems Analyst	$113,610	$80,147	15,340
Web Developer	$112,690	$79,575	1,960
Materials Scientist	$112,400	$79,395	270
Power Plant Operator	$111,260	$78,686	330
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$111,100	$78,587	5,880
Physics Professor	$110,980	$78,512	300
Health and Safety Engineer	$110,950	$78,494	520
Geoscientist	$110,510	$78,220	390
Other Psychologist	$109,970	$77,885	840
Other Life Scientist	$109,700	$77,717	420
School Psychologist	$109,700	$77,717	1,520
Microbiologist	$108,470	$76,953	1,590
Health Specialties Professor	$108,160	$76,760	7,460
Dental Hygienist	$107,830	$76,555	3,500
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$107,700	$76,474	180
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$107,500	$76,350	250
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$107,380	$76,275	460
Emergency Management Director	$107,200	$76,163	150
Radiation Therapist	$107,120	$76,113	250
Occupational Therapist	$106,980	$76,026	2,390
Physical Therapist	$106,890	$75,971	3,940
Power Line Installer	$106,090	$75,473	1,830
Budget Analyst	$106,020	$75,430	2,490
Medical Scientist	$106,000	$75,417	6,760
Political Science Professor	$105,630	$75,187	370
MRI Technologist	$105,230	$74,939	770
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$105,180	$74,908	3,550
Biomedical Engineer	$105,090	$74,852	550
Anthropology Professor	$104,770	$74,653	70
Health Education Specialist	$104,470	$74,465	2,220
Writer and Author	$104,330	$74,378	540
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$104,150	$74,266	330
Project Management Specialist	$104,040	$74,197	30,530
Geography Professor	$103,430	$73,816	110
Financial Examiner	$102,980	$73,536	350
Gas Plant Operator	$102,950	$73,517	180
Logistician	$102,700	$73,361	6,840
Architecture Professor	$102,240	$73,074	50
Instructional Coordinator	$102,220	$73,061	4,350
Geological Technician	$102,090	$72,980	30
Epidemiologist	$101,830	$72,818	600
Acupuncturist	$101,650	$72,706	–
Chemistry Professor	$101,530	$72,631	310
Other Business Operations Specialist	$101,500	$72,612	39,820
Psychology Professor	$101,430	$72,568	640
Other Financial Specialist	$101,400	$72,550	3,790
Technical Writer	$100,990	$72,294	1,780
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$100,800	$72,175	370
Transportation Inspector	$100,700	$72,113	250
Civil Engineer	$100,680	$72,100	5,240
Funeral Home Manager	$100,670	$72,094	260
Sociologist	$100,660	$72,088	50
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$100,650	$72,082	690
Aircraft Mechanic	$100,500	$71,988	1,070
Financial and Investment Analyst	$100,370	$71,907	5,360
Other Engineering Technician	$99,970	$71,785	2,630
Personal Financial Advisor	$99,880	$71,728	5,260
Hoist and Winch Operator	$99,840	$71,703	140
Registered Nurse	$99,790	$71,672	52,910
Criminal Justice Professor	$99,600	$71,554	220
Transit and Railroad Police	$99,420	$71,441	–
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$99,210	$71,310	1,760
Speech-Language Pathologist	$99,190	$71,298	3,510
Computer Science Professor	$98,850	$71,086	830
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$98,850	$71,086	290
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$98,730	$71,011	270
Art Director	$98,400	$70,805	570
History Professor	$97,830	$70,449	310
Facilities Manager	$97,700	$70,368	5,210
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$97,640	$70,331	90
Environmental Engineer	$97,570	$70,287	1,030
Avionics Technician	$97,490	$70,237	160
Operations Research Analyst	$97,410	$70,187	4,710
Social Work Professor	$97,110	$70,000	230
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$96,760	$69,781	1,310
Network Support Specialist	$96,680	$69,732	8,200
Sociology Professor	$95,980	$69,295	200
Electrical Engineering Technician	$95,830	$69,201	2,170
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$95,560	$69,033	–
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$95,150	$68,777	290
Technical Sales Representative	$95,040	$68,708	6,330
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$95,030	$68,702	90
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$94,890	$68,615	230
Other Teacher	$94,070	$68,103	5,120
Genetic Counselor	$94,050	$68,090	50
Labor Relations Specialist	$94,030	$68,078	890
High School Special Education Teacher	$93,530	$67,766	1,560
Food Scientist and Technologist	$93,330	$67,641	270
Landscape Architect	$92,880	$67,360	870
Subway and Streetcar Operator	$92,420	$67,073	480
Insurance Underwriter	$92,120	$66,886	1,310
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$92,030	$66,830	320
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$91,820	$66,699	200
Occupational Safety Specialist	$91,820	$66,699	2,160
Rigger	$91,420	$66,449	230
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$91,330	$66,393	520
Audiologist	$91,260	$66,349	160
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$90,900	$66,125	8,900
Rail Car Repairer	$89,430	$65,208	560
Accountant and Auditor	$89,370	$65,170	26,170
Fish and Game Warden	$89,300	$65,126	60
Respiratory Therapist	$88,960	$64,914	1,800
Librarian	$88,570	$64,671	3,220
Urban and Regional Planner	$88,570	$64,671	900
Interpreter and Translator	$88,550	$64,658	1,150
Crane and Tower Operator	$87,950	$64,284	–
Social and Community Service Manager	$87,450	$63,972	4,300
Foreign Language Professor	$87,280	$63,866	280
Cardiovascular Technologist	$86,440	$63,342	970
Forester	$86,100	$63,130	120
Radiologic Technologist	$85,890	$62,999	3,370
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$85,830	$62,961	170
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$85,590	$62,811	1,280
Chiropractor	$85,330	$62,649	390
Stationary Engineer	$85,240	$62,593	850
Soil and Plant Scientist	$85,020	$62,456	200
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$85,010	$62,449	70
Compliance Officer	$84,720	$62,269	10,100
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$84,360	$62,044	450
Environmental Scientist	$84,190	$61,938	1,760
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$84,160	$61,919	210
Nursing Professor	$84,050	$61,850	840
Survey Researcher	$84,030	$61,838	390
Other Personal Service Manager	$83,990	$61,813	510
Human Resources Specialist	$83,910	$61,763	15,530
English Professor	$83,760	$61,669	830
Communications Professor	$83,510	$61,513	440
Biological Science Professor	$83,500	$61,507	970
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$83,390	$61,439	300
Mathematical Science Professor	$83,360	$61,420	820
Conservation Scientist	$83,290	$61,376	470
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$82,870	$61,114	–
Other Professor	$82,850	$61,102	4,840
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$82,620	$60,958	3,050
Telecom Line Installer	$82,380	$60,808	2,400
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$82,330	$60,777	10,120
Forensic Science Technician	$82,140	$60,659	460
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$82,010	$60,577	710
Property and Real Estate Manager	$81,900	$60,509	6,060
Other Plant and System Operator	$81,890	$60,503	270
Real Estate Broker	$81,550	$60,290	430
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$81,320	$60,147	110
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$81,220	$60,085	940
Cost Estimator	$81,190	$60,066	4,580
Musician and Singer	$81,058	$59,983	570
Set and Exhibit Designer	$80,540	$59,660	420
Sound Engineering Technician	$79,990	$59,317	160
Farm and Home Management Educator	$79,780	$59,186	150
Fundraiser	$79,780	$59,186	2,010
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$79,700	$59,136	1,650
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$79,650	$59,105	1,160
Public Relations Specialist	$79,560	$59,049	4,190
Producer and Director	$79,350	$58,918	1,610
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$79,180	$58,812	640
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$79,180	$58,812	100
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$79,150	$58,793	2,010
Industrial Engineering Technician	$79,090	$58,755	490
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$78,850	$58,606	2,760
Education Professor	$78,820	$58,587	870
Construction Supervisor	$78,760	$58,549	15,400
High School Teacher	$78,670	$58,493	16,640
Refinery Operator	$78,580	$58,437	90
Executive Assistant	$78,540	$58,412	13,960
Production Supervisor	$78,520	$58,400	6,100
Middle School Teacher	$78,510	$58,393	14,530
Film and Video Editor	$78,380	$58,312	250
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$78,360	$58,300	480
High School Vocational Teacher	$78,320	$58,275	690
Police Officer	$77,970	$58,057	9,720
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$77,800	$57,950	1,430
Animal Scientist	$77,750	$57,919	190
Elementary School Teacher	$77,680	$57,876	29,610
Physical Therapist Assistant	$77,670	$57,869	1,430
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$77,610	$57,832	660
Hearing Aid Specialist	$77,460	$57,738	50
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$77,440	$57,726	100
Gambling Manager	$77,320	$57,651	180
Actor	$76,918	$57,400	520
Museum Technician and Conservator	$76,900	$57,389	450
Mechanical Drafter	$76,740	$57,289	360
Construction Inspector	$76,640	$57,227	2,780
Archivist	$76,440	$57,102	660
Healthcare Social Worker	$76,440	$57,102	4,750
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$76,410	$57,083	1,540
Child and Family Social Worker	$76,390	$57,071	4,710
Probation Officer	$76,390	$57,071	1,370
Market Research Analyst	$76,370	$57,058	13,570
Training and Development Specialist	$76,370	$57,058	9,800
Other Special Education Teacher	$76,100	$56,890	3,020
Kindergarten Teacher	$75,910	$56,771	1,560
School and Career Counselor	$75,820	$56,715	6,600
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$75,680	$56,628	380
Other Social Worker	$75,600	$56,578	1,270
Editor	$75,550	$56,546	1,850
Credit Analyst	$75,390	$56,447	700
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$75,330	$56,409	90
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$75,180	$56,316	910
Graphic Designer	$75,120	$56,278	3,050
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$75,000	$56,203	2,110
Diesel Mechanic	$74,790	$56,072	3,030
Licensed Practical Nurse	$74,660	$55,991	9,560
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$74,480	$55,879	290
Gambling Services Supervisor	$74,160	$55,679	600
Office Supervisor	$74,140	$55,667	27,860
Transportation Supervisor	$74,070	$55,623	11,990
Firefighter	$73,810	$55,461	5,340
Loan Officer	$73,580	$55,317	3,850
Mental Health Social Worker	$73,580	$55,317	2,250
Electrician	$73,490	$55,261	13,690
Lodging Manager	$73,260	$55,117	440
Wholesale Sales Representative	$73,080	$55,005	9,070
Food Service Manager	$72,850	$54,862	–
Medical Equipment Repairer	$72,310	$54,525	1,660
Transportation Security Screener	$72,240	$54,481	570
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$71,870	$54,250	2,880
Aircraft Service Attendant	$71,740	$54,169	240
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$71,730	$54,163	710
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$70,870	$53,626	490
Judicial Law Clerk	$70,110	$53,152	370
Audio and Video Technician	$70,040	$53,108	1,770
Health Information Technologist	$70,040	$53,108	1,170
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$70,030	$53,102	450
HVAC Technician	$70,020	$53,096	8,560
Marriage and Family Therapist	$69,900	$53,021	460
Desktop Publisher	$69,820	$52,971	140
Choreographer	$69,140	$52,547	80
Surgical Technologist	$68,970	$52,441	1,880
Other Media Equipment Worker	$68,880	$52,384	760
Other Social Sciences Professor	$68,650	$52,241	500
Other Science Technician	$68,390	$52,079	3,510
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$68,250	$51,991	1,800
Farmer and Rancher	$67,600	$51,586	140
Hydrologic Technician	$67,520	$51,536	50
Environmental Engineering Technician	$67,510	$51,529	250
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$66,900	$51,149	560
Paramedic	$66,660	$50,999	1,910
Control and Valve Installer	$66,500	$50,899	800
Fine Artist	$66,180	$50,668	80
Camera Operator	$65,870	$50,443	290
CNC Programmer	$65,670	$50,298	200
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$65,640	$50,277	6,460
Social Science Research Assistant	$65,550	$50,211	700
Plumber	$65,400	$50,103	11,420
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$65,330	$50,052	2,230
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$65,240	$49,987	130
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$65,220	$49,973	4,890
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$65,160	$49,929	200
Interior Designer	$65,070	$49,864	1,440
Forest and Conservation Technician	$64,980	$49,799	130
Surveyor	$64,910	$49,748	950
IT Support Specialist	$64,750	$49,632	12,200
Occupational Safety Technician	$64,670	$49,574	280
Music Director and Composer	$64,300	$49,306	160
Recreational Therapist	$64,300	$49,306	290
Correctional Officer	$64,250	$49,270	6,060
Broadcast Technician	$64,030	$49,111	460
Athletic Trainer	$63,970	$49,068	320
Curator	$63,750	$48,908	170
Clinical Lab Technologist	$63,690	$48,865	6,200
Security Supervisor	$63,690	$48,865	1,640
News Reporter and Journalist	$63,680	$48,858	580
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$63,460	$48,698	230
Services Sales Representative	$63,310	$48,590	21,580
Event Planner	$63,280	$48,568	2,570
Postal Service Clerk	$63,210	$48,517	1,240
Telecom Equipment Installer	$63,050	$48,401	2,520
Carpenter	$62,960	$48,336	9,770
Civil Engineering Technician	$62,760	$48,191	620
Sheet Metal Worker	$62,560	$48,047	1,940
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$62,520	$48,018	1,270
Watch and Clock Repairer	$62,440	$47,960	–
Massage Therapist	$62,270	$47,837	1,350
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$62,230	$47,808	200
Exercise Physiologist	$62,220	$47,801	90
Brokerage Clerk	$62,080	$47,699	560
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$62,070	$47,692	6,420
Vocational Instructor	$62,060	$47,685	780
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$61,870	$47,547	1,770
Quality Control Inspector	$61,790	$47,489	4,600
Financial Services Sales Agent	$61,660	$47,395	8,420
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$61,640	$47,381	–
Clergy	$61,620	$47,366	670
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$61,600	$47,352	470
Chef and Head Cook	$61,590	$47,344	3,220
Rolling Machine Operator	$61,470	$47,258	310
Legal Secretary	$61,440	$47,236	1,670
Construction Equipment Operator	$61,410	$47,214	6,610
Earth Driller	$61,260	$47,105	120
Other Designer	$60,910	$46,852	260
Calibration Technician	$60,860	$46,816	200
Prepress Technician and Worker	$60,770	$46,751	480
Traffic Technician	$60,650	$46,664	140
Paving Equipment Operator	$60,530	$46,577	750
Credit Counselor	$60,450	$46,519	350
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$60,360	$46,454	–
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$60,330	$46,432	270
Motorboat Mechanic	$60,310	$46,418	420
Welder	$60,310	$46,418	2,850
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$60,170	$46,316	200
Roofer	$60,090	$46,258	2,050
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$59,950	$46,157	450
Glazier	$59,890	$46,114	1,820
Chemical Equipment Operator	$59,850	$46,085	1,220
Advertising Sales Agent	$59,830	$46,070	880
Other Education Worker	$59,830	$46,070	860
Machinist	$59,810	$46,056	1,380
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$59,760	$46,019	1,870
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$59,720	$45,991	–
Statistical Assistant	$59,690	$45,969	100
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$59,570	$45,882	1,870
Mental Health Counselor	$59,530	$45,853	9,730
Bailiff	$59,470	$45,810	410
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$59,430	$45,781	1,590
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$59,360	$45,730	29,150
Court Reporter	$59,300	$45,686	–
Millwright	$59,220	$45,629	160
Brickmason and Blockmason	$59,030	$45,491	1,650
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$58,910	$45,404	1,610
Arbitrator and Mediator	$58,890	$45,390	80
Religious Education Director	$58,820	$45,339	300
Production and Planning Clerk	$58,590	$45,172	4,670
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,470	$45,086	2,430
Insulation Worker	$58,420	$45,049	1,240
Court and Municipal Clerk	$58,380	$45,020	2,360
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$58,330	$44,984	5,030
Faller	$58,300	$44,962	60
Insurance Sales Agent	$58,300	$44,962	5,700
Agricultural Inspector	$58,160	$44,861	150
Surgical Assistant	$58,130	$44,839	670
Tool and Die Maker	$58,110	$44,825	70
Mortician and Funeral Director	$58,060	$44,789	500
Other Information and Record Clerk	$58,060	$44,789	2,860
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$57,950	$44,709	590
Food Science Technician	$57,880	$44,658	280
Home Appliance Repairer	$57,860	$44,644	570
Motorcycle Mechanic	$57,640	$44,485	170
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$57,610	$44,463	730
Other Media Worker	$57,590	$44,448	350
Auto Mechanic	$57,520	$44,398	14,230
Eligibility Interviewer	$57,160	$44,137	3,710
Carpet Installer	$57,030	$44,043	250
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$56,890	$43,942	140
Human Resources Assistant	$56,880	$43,934	1,480
School Bus Driver	$56,450	$43,623	9,020
Mechanical Door Repairer	$56,430	$43,609	490
Septic Tank Servicer	$56,410	$43,594	160
Conveyor Operator	$56,120	$43,384	30
Auto Body Repairer	$56,100	$43,370	2,930
Milling Machine Operator	$56,080	$43,355	50
Other Drafter	$55,640	$43,037	160
Pipelayer	$55,640	$43,037	650
Separating Machine Operator	$55,580	$42,993	580
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$55,510	$42,942	1,010
Title Examiner	$55,460	$42,906	420
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$55,130	$42,667	160
Environmental Science Technician	$55,090	$42,638	580
Lathe Operator	$54,860	$42,472	60
Landscaping Supervisor	$54,730	$42,378	3,900
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$54,680	$42,342	1,470
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$54,670	$42,334	40
Medical Records Specialist	$54,220	$42,009	2,440
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$54,180	$41,980	160
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$54,160	$41,965	220
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$54,120	$41,936	960
Procurement Clerk	$53,960	$41,820	1,230
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$53,920	$41,791	–
Etcher and Engraver	$53,680	$41,618	110
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$53,540	$41,516	18,170
Mixing Machine Operator	$53,480	$41,473	770
Animal Control Worker	$53,330	$41,364	140
Biological Technician	$52,900	$41,053	3,470
Tutor	$52,810	$40,988	4,300
Other Protective Service Worker	$52,780	$40,966	930
Real Estate Sales Agent	$52,630	$40,857	2,940
Other Financial Clerk	$52,370	$40,669	570
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$52,280	$40,604	190
Billing and Posting Clerk	$52,210	$40,553	5,960
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$51,950	$40,365	2,540
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$51,780	$40,242	400
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$51,630	$40,133	6,570
Personal Service Supervisor	$51,510	$40,046	4,010
General Maintenance Worker	$51,490	$40,032	23,730
Psychiatric Aide	$51,440	$39,996	250
Dispatcher	$51,350	$39,931	3,310
Other Material Moving Worker	$51,190	$39,815	310
Floor Sander and Finisher	$51,100	$39,750	–
Extraction Worker Helper	$51,020	$39,692	80
Other Social Service Specialist	$51,000	$39,677	2,640
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$50,790	$39,525	–
Coach and Scout	$50,590	$39,380	3,960
Community Health Worker	$50,550	$39,351	3,030
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$50,360	$39,214	110
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$50,280	$39,156	510
Upholsterer	$50,270	$39,149	200
Structural Metal Fabricator	$50,110	$39,033	620
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$50,070	$39,004	1,300
Bill and Account Collector	$50,010	$38,960	2,090
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$49,950	$38,917	4,200
Forging Machine Operator	$49,920	$38,895	30
Vending Machine Repairer	$49,860	$38,852	290
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$49,840	$38,837	990
Agricultural Technician	$49,680	$38,722	200
Housekeeping Supervisor	$49,550	$38,627	3,550
Recreation Supervisor	$49,510	$38,598	1,680
Other Gambling Service Worker	$49,490	$38,584	200
Other Therapist	$49,400	$38,519	1,310
Chemical Technician	$49,280	$38,432	590
Other Office Support Worker	$49,260	$38,417	16,030
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$49,180	$38,360	610
Travel Agent	$49,160	$38,345	360
Construction Painter	$49,120	$38,316	3,750
Lighting Technician	$49,080	$38,287	130
Highway Maintenance Worker	$49,030	$38,251	620
Library Technician	$48,920	$38,171	1,980
Other Sales and Related Worker	$48,920	$38,171	480
Cargo and Freight Agent	$48,730	$38,034	740
Dispensing Optician	$48,700	$38,012	1,060
Administrative Assistant	$48,680	$37,998	54,890
Medical Equipment Preparer	$48,680	$37,998	1,160
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$48,640	$37,969	660
Dental Assistant	$48,620	$37,954	6,560
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$48,390	$37,788	–
Professional Athlete	$48,200	$37,650	–
Tailor and Dressmaker	$48,200	$37,650	–
Light Truck Driver	$48,150	$37,614	18,420
Emergency Medical Technician	$48,100	$37,578	3,400
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$47,950	$37,469	120
Gambling Cage Worker	$47,930	$37,455	280
Floor Layer	$47,880	$37,418	450
Dental Laboratory Technician	$47,850	$37,397	590
Medical Secretary	$47,850	$37,397	17,290
Printing Press Operator	$47,840	$37,389	1,250
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$47,780	$37,346	480
Other Health Technician	$47,750	$37,324	1,980
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$47,720	$37,303	1,050
Order Clerk	$47,700	$37,288	850
Other Production Worker	$47,640	$37,245	2,490
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$47,610	$37,223	120
Interviewer	$47,550	$37,179	2,510
Logging Equipment Operator	$47,530	$37,165	60
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$47,420	$37,085	8,650
Pest Control Worker	$47,360	$37,042	1,670
Auto Glass Installer	$47,350	$37,035	380
Veterinary Technician	$47,350	$37,035	2,540
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$47,320	$37,013	270
Painting and Coating Worker	$47,320	$37,013	50
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$47,280	$36,984	13,980
General Office Clerk	$47,270	$36,977	27,290
Social and Human Service Assistant	$47,210	$36,933	7,280
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$47,210	$36,933	730
Model	$47,170	$36,904	40
Welding Machine Operator	$47,110	$36,861	430
Word Processor and Typist	$47,110	$36,861	210
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$47,100	$36,854	360
Insurance Claims Clerk	$47,070	$36,832	1,200
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$47,060	$36,825	130
Tax Preparer	$47,020	$36,796	1,240
Retail Sales Supervisor	$47,000	$36,781	23,080
Construction Laborer	$46,960	$36,752	20,920
Residential Advisor	$46,950	$36,745	2,640
Medical Appliance Technician	$46,940	$36,738	160
CNC Machine Operator	$46,870	$36,687	1,800
Other Counselor	$46,840	$36,665	1,750
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$46,730	$36,586	270
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$46,640	$36,521	280
Skincare Specialist	$46,590	$36,484	1,130
Substitute Teacher	$46,470	$36,398	7,610
Woodworking Machine Operator	$46,470	$36,398	420
Photographer	$46,450	$36,383	790
Medical Assistant	$46,410	$36,354	16,390
Tire Builder	$46,290	$36,267	60
Plumber Helper	$46,170	$36,180	970
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$46,170	$36,180	450
Parking Enforcement Worker	$46,060	$36,101	250
Teller	$46,010	$36,064	3,860
Library Assistant	$45,910	$35,992	730
Tile and Stone Setter	$45,670	$35,818	240
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$45,630	$35,789	13,740
Small Engine Mechanic	$45,630	$35,789	440
Photo Processing Worker	$45,600	$35,768	200
Psychiatric Technician	$45,520	$35,710	680
Miscellaneous Assembler	$45,450	$35,659	6,880
Jeweler	$45,430	$35,645	80
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$45,430	$35,645	670
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$45,170	$35,456	560
Pharmacy Technician	$45,120	$35,420	7,990
File Clerk	$44,920	$35,275	880
Cutting Machine Operator	$44,820	$35,203	280
Veterinary Assistant	$44,770	$35,167	2,220
Production Helper	$44,680	$35,102	1,650
Preschool Teacher	$44,600	$35,044	8,020
Bicycle Repairer	$44,550	$35,007	70
Pesticide Applicator	$44,440	$34,928	–
Tire Repairer and Changer	$44,430	$34,921	880
Other Construction Helper	$44,360	$34,870	1,480
Stonemason	$44,280	$34,812	250
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$44,130	$34,703	1,500
Electrician Helper	$43,970	$34,588	1,010
Furniture Finisher	$43,880	$34,522	60
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$43,680	$34,378	3,170
Packaging Machine Operator	$43,670	$34,370	3,030
Grinding Machine Operator	$43,530	$34,269	160
Phlebotomist	$43,480	$34,233	2,040
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$43,460	$34,218	–
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$43,370	$34,153	1,920
Nursing Assistant	$43,240	$34,059	27,720
New Accounts Clerk	$43,200	$34,030	80
Other Mathematical Scientist	$42,850	$33,777	50
Customer Service Representative	$42,830	$33,762	37,740
Parts Salesperson	$42,460	$33,494	4,370
Telephone Operator	$42,460	$33,494	110
Food Service Supervisor	$42,450	$33,487	20,150
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$42,280	$33,364	140
Boilermaker	$42,250	$33,342	30
Other Transportation Worker	$42,190	$33,299	160
Plating Machine Operator	$42,030	$33,183	60
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$41,870	$33,067	3,120
Other Woodworker	$41,850	$33,053	110
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$41,760	$32,987	310
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$41,740	$32,973	430
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$41,630	$32,893	1,770
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$41,600	$32,872	47,710
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$41,590	$32,864	110
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$41,380	$32,712	3,370
Gambling Booth Cashier	$41,220	$32,597	200
Floral Designer	$41,020	$32,452	460
Rehabilitation Counselor	$40,860	$32,336	3,300
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$40,750	$32,256	720
Tour and Travel Guide	$40,310	$31,938	510
Mail Clerk	$40,280	$31,916	1,580
Food Batchmaker	$40,240	$31,887	1,390
Concierge	$39,950	$31,677	1,130
Medical Transcriptionist	$39,900	$31,641	230
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$39,750	$31,532	5,480
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$39,580	$31,409	180
Counter and Rental Clerk	$39,490	$31,344	4,060
Carpenter Helper	$39,470	$31,330	580
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$39,380	$31,264	17,440
Courier and Messenger	$39,140	$31,091	770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$39,120	$31,076	90
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$39,080	$31,047	90
Funeral Attendant	$39,020	$31,004	670
Data Entry Keyer	$38,970	$30,968	1,850
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$38,900	$30,917	170
Locker Room Attendant	$38,840	$30,873	320
School Bus Monitor	$38,750	$30,808	2,370
Driver/Sales Worker	$38,500	$30,627	11,940
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$38,420	$30,569	1,380
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$38,410	$30,562	300
Security Guard	$38,220	$30,425	27,670
Orderly	$38,210	$30,417	1,580
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$38,100	$30,338	18,390
Home Health Aide	$38,040	$30,294	46,560
Other Religious Worker	$37,860	$30,164	370
Restaurant Cook	$37,820	$30,135	17,690
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,690	$30,041	34,980
Other Agricultural Worker	$37,680	$30,034	180
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$37,650	$30,012	130
Automotive Service Attendant	$37,580	$29,961	1,060
Bartender	$37,580	$29,961	13,020
Other Food Service Worker	$37,500	$29,903	3,540
Other Personal Care Worker	$37,440	$29,860	1,860
Animal Trainer	$37,430	$29,853	890
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$37,300	$29,758	2,080
Recreation Worker	$37,200	$29,686	4,350
Switchboard Operator	$37,080	$29,599	650
Teaching Assistant	$37,060	$29,585	23,340
Baker	$37,040	$29,570	2,740
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$37,020	$29,556	13,240
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$36,960	$29,512	–
Taxi Driver	$36,900	$29,469	50
Short Order Cook	$36,800	$29,396	3,250
Animal Caretaker	$36,780	$29,382	5,570
Waiter and Waitress	$36,750	$29,360	38,120
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$36,710	$29,331	9,200
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$36,650	$29,288	6,600
Janitor	$36,620	$29,266	40,390
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$36,420	$29,121	5,860
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$36,390	$29,100	6,010
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$36,310	$29,042	520
Childcare Worker	$36,030	$28,839	9,750
Other Food Processing Worker	$35,870	$28,723	2,450
Hand Packer and Packager	$35,860	$28,716	4,230
Hotel Desk Clerk	$35,860	$28,716	4,020
Sewing Machine Operator	$35,860	$28,716	1,390
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$35,850	$28,709	3,420
Mason Helper	$35,840	$28,701	150
Office Machine Operator	$35,670	$28,578	580
Telemarketer	$35,590	$28,520	540
Retail Salesperson	$35,510	$28,462	79,320
Food Preparation Worker	$35,500	$28,455	13,280
Maid and Housekeeper	$35,500	$28,455	14,690
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$35,440	$28,412	570
Barber	$35,400	$28,383	–
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$35,230	$28,260	–
Parking Attendant	$35,210	$28,245	1,530
Pharmacy Aide	$35,170	$28,216	420
Shampooer	$34,900	$28,021	500
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$34,890	$28,014	50
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$34,860	$27,992	7,390
Roofer Helper	$34,830	$27,970	–
Physical Therapist Aide	$34,780	$27,934	830
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$34,710	$27,883	3,780
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$34,520	$27,746	4,160
Cashier	$34,390	$27,652	49,910
Garment Presser	$34,390	$27,652	480
Door-to-Door Sales Worker	$34,290	$27,579	–
Dishwasher	$34,030	$27,391	9,310
Usher and Ticket Taker	$34,020	$27,384	1,770
Dietetic Technician	$33,710	$27,159	1,670
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$33,660	$27,123	49,380
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$33,540	$27,036	40
Passenger Attendant	$33,350	$26,899	950
Fast Food Cook	$33,320	$26,877	10,960
Occupational Therapy Aide	$33,310	$26,870	–
Other Entertainment Attendant	$33,190	$26,783	70
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$32,950	$26,609	680
Other Cook	$32,150	$26,030	610
Gambling Dealer	$31,740	$25,733	1,770
Other Textile Worker	$31,740	$25,733	50

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Maryland median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Maryland paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Maryland

What is the highest-paying job in Maryland?

Radiologist, with a median of $581,510 in Maryland (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $341,022 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maryland tax.

What is the most common job in Maryland?

General and Operations Manager: about 96,740 people in Maryland, with a median of $117,930.

How much do you take home on the median Maryland salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Maryland is $59,510 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $45,838 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maryland tax.

Which job pays more in Maryland than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Maryland, health education specialist pays furthest above its US median: $104,470 here, 63% more than the national $64,070.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Maryland. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.