Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Maryland
353 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Maryland belongs to Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, at $31,200 per year. The highest is $566,590.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,200 | 130 | |
| 2 | Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | 50 | |
| 3 | Sewing Machine Operators | $31,360 | 120 | |
| 4 | Dishwashers | $31,840 | 560 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,960 | 2,880 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,140 | 180 | |
| 7 | Cooks, All Other | $32,150 | — | |
| 8 | Tour and Travel Guides | $32,260 | 40 | |
| 9 | School Bus Monitors | $32,330 | — | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $32,470 | 560 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $566,590 | — |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $329,330 | 80 |
| Physicians, All Other | $294,170 | 170 |
| Chief Executives | $198,520 | 110 |
| Computer Network Architects | $158,520 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,540 | 220 |
| Veterinarians | $138,360 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $137,670 | 260 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,160 | 120 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,630 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $132,490 | 80 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,440 | 90 |
| Information Security Analysts | $129,820 | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $128,370 | 340 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,450 | 210 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $123,120 | 130 |
| Software Developers | $123,010 | 260 |
| Human Resources Managers | $122,680 | 90 |
| Sales Managers | $121,800 | 320 |
| Database Administrators | $120,280 | 40 |
| Financial Managers | $119,600 | 610 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $111,550 | 130 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $111,430 | 520 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $111,220 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | $107,620 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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