How much does a life make in Maryland?
$68,390a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Maryland. That is $32.88 an hour or $5,699 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.88
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,510Median: $68,390Highest 10%: $129,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $59,710 | $28.71 | |
| Median | $68,390 | $32.88 | |
| 75th | $97,240 | $46.75 | |
| 90th | $129,200 | $62.10 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $80,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,840 |
| Baltimore, MD | $63,560 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $60,080 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $58,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 6. Rhode Island | $69,630 |
| 7. North Dakota | $69,350 |
| 8. Georgia | $69,320 |
| 9. Maryland | $68,390 |
| 10. Kentucky | $68,230 |
| 11. Virginia | $67,240 |
| 12. Maine | $66,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $32.88 ($68,390 a year).
Do lifes make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $68,390 against $62,280 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Maryland rank for life pay?
Maryland ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland pays lifes the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $80,600 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.