How much does a lawyer make in Maryland?
$139,100a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Maryland. That is $66.88 an hour or $11,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.88
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,730Median: $139,100Highest 10%: $269,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,730 | $39.29 | |
| 25th | $102,300 | $49.17 | |
| Median | $139,100 | $66.88 | |
| 75th | $185,200 | $89.05 | |
| 90th | $269,000 | $129.34 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $195,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $170,700 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $143,800 |
| Baltimore, MD | $132,400 |
| Salisbury, MD | $127,500 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $108,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 14. Washington | $154,100 |
| 15. Nevada | $150,500 |
| 16. Alaska | $149,900 |
| 17. Maryland | $139,100 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $139,000 |
| 19. Oregon | $138,200 |
| 20. Tennessee | $136,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $66.88 ($139,100 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $139,100 against $159,700 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Maryland rank for lawyer pay?
Maryland ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays lawyers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $195,200 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.