State profile · MD
Healthcare wages in Maryland
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 58 healthcare occupations in Maryland.
State tax (avg)
5.0%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
105
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
68
Across 58 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Radiologists$581,510
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$451,620
- Dermatologists$442,210
- Anesthesiologists$418,010
- Orthodontists$361,030
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Occupational Therapy Aides$33,310
- Dietetic Technicians$33,710
- Physical Therapist Aides$34,780
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,040
- Orderlies$38,210
Every healthcare occupation in Maryland
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
58 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | physician | $442,210 | $420,100 | 74 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $451,620 | $429,039 | 74 |
| Radiologists | physician | $581,510 | $552,435 | 74 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $163,170 | $155,012 | 72 |
| Orthodontists | physician | $361,030 | $342,979 | 72 |
| Neurologists | physician | $302,840 | $287,698 | 71 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $77,670 | $73,787 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $82,010 | $77,910 | 70 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $285,730 | $271,444 | 70 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $86,440 | $82,118 | 70 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $74,660 | $70,927 | 70 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $85,890 | $81,596 | 69 |
| Paramedics | allied | $48,100 | $45,695 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $88,960 | $84,512 | 69 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $105,230 | $99,969 | 69 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $50,070 | $47,567 | 69 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $305,320 | $290,054 | 69 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $418,010 | $397,110 | 68 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $260,410 | $247,390 | 68 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $306,310 | $290,995 | 68 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $137,560 | $130,682 | 68 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $99,790 | $94,801 | 68 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $140,120 | $133,114 | 68 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $106,980 | $101,631 | 68 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $106,890 | $101,546 | 68 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $107,120 | $101,764 | 68 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $64,300 | $61,085 | 68 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $99,190 | $94,231 | 68 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $62,220 | $59,109 | 68 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,690 | $60,506 | 68 |
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