Jobs in Maryland — Pay & Openings by City
527,680 professionals employed across 1 major Maryland metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $52,475/yr. Top hiring industry: Government.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Maryland
Government, Healthcare, Defense, Biotech are the largest employment sectors in Maryland.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Jobs in Maryland by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $52,475 | 527,680 | Operations Manager jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Registered Nurse jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Maryland metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Maryland
State averages across the Maryland metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Maryland Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $117,040 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $116,130 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $102,700 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $99,550 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $75,460 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $74,470 |
| Electrician salary guide | $65,590 |
| Plumber salary guide | $63,200 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $63,180 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $62,380 |
| Welder salary guide | $61,920 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $61,840 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $59,460 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $57,800 |
| Auto Mechanic salary guide | $57,630 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.