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Lawyers in Maryland earned a median of $139,110 a year ($66.88 an hour) in May 2025, 13% below the national median of $159,670; 13,810 were employed there, ranking #17 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $139,110 | $159,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $157,370 | $185,840 |
| Median hourly wage | $66.88 | $76.76 |
| 10th percentile | $81,730 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $102,270 | $102,990 |
| 75th percentile | $185,220 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $269,020 | $351,600 |
| Employment | 13,810 | 754,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.997 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.03 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.