How much does a counselor make in Maryland?
$46,840a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Maryland. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.52
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,000Median: $46,840Highest 10%: $93,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| 25th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| Median | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 75th | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| 90th | $93,830 | $45.11 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $70,610 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $60,350 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $57,470 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $52,300 |
| Baltimore, MD | $45,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 30. New Hampshire | $47,770 |
| 31. Minnesota | $47,740 |
| 32. Alabama | $47,580 |
| 33. Maryland | $46,840 |
| 34. Florida | $45,880 |
| 35. Ohio | $45,840 |
| 36. Nevada | $45,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $22.52 ($46,840 a year).
Do counselors make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $46,840 against $50,860 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Maryland rank for counselor pay?
Maryland ranks 33 of 44 states.
Which city in Maryland pays counselors the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $70,610 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.