SOC 29-1129 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Therapists, All Other — Maryland
Maryland · 2 metro areas compared
At $49,400, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Therapists, All Other, 36.6% beneath the national figure of $77,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,400, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Therapists, All Other, 36.6% beneath the national figure of $77,930. Pay ranges from under $36,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $147,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,540 to $80,380.
The area has 1,310 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.25 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Maryland ranks number 38th out of 41 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $46,540. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 514th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,340 | −53.4% |
| 25th | $46,540 | −40.3% |
| Median (50th) | $49,400 | −36.6% |
| 75th | $80,380 | +3.1% |
| 90th | $147,300 | +89.0% |
| Mean | $73,720 | −5.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $49,400 buys what $47,048 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 39.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,048US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,400 a year, 36.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,340 to $147,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 38th of 41 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $46,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Therapists, All Other in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $49,400, or $23.75 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 $77,930, so pay in Maryland is 36.6% 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 $147,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,340 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 Baltimore, at $46,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,310 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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