SOC 41-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — Maryland
Maryland · 4 metro areas compared
In Maryland the median wage is $61,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maryland the median wage is $61,660. That is 21.6% lower than the national median of $78,660. Pay ranges from under $50,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $133,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,950 to $94,340.
Employment stands at 8,420, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Maryland ranks number 35th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Salisbury records the highest median at $65,040. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 388th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,300 | −36.1% |
| 25th | $51,950 | −34.0% |
| Median (50th) | $61,660 | −21.6% |
| 75th | $94,340 | +19.9% |
| 90th | $133,200 | +69.3% |
| Mean | $82,610 | +5.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salisbury | $65,040 | 70 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $62,080 | 4,750 | |
| 3 | Lexington Park | $56,810 | 140 | |
| 4 | Hagerstown | $55,970 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $61,660 buys what $58,724 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,724US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,660 a year, 21.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,300 to $133,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 8,420 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salisbury, at $65,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $61,660, or $29.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,660, so pay in Maryland is 21.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $133,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salisbury, at $65,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 8,420 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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