How much does a child make in Maryland?
$76,390a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Maryland. That is $36.73 an hour or $6,366 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.73
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,240Median: $76,390Highest 10%: $105,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,240 | $19.83 | |
| 25th | $56,920 | $27.37 | |
| Median | $76,390 | $36.73 | |
| 75th | $93,940 | $45.16 | |
| 90th | $105,600 | $50.75 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salisbury, MD | $81,520 |
| Washington, DC | $75,550 |
| Baltimore, MD | $74,960 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $69,700 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $64,230 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 1. Connecticut | $78,970 |
| 2. Maryland | $76,390 |
| 3. New Jersey | $76,280 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $75,570 |
| 5. Washington | $74,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $36.73 ($76,390 a year).
Do childs make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $76,390 against $59,550 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Maryland rank for child pay?
Maryland ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays childs the most?
Salisbury, MD, with a median of $81,520 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.