Cost of living

Cost of living in Maryland: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Maryland is about $1,683/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 297 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Chief Executive$15,548/mo11%
Family Physician$15,548/mo11%
Nurse Anesthetist$13,237/mo13%
Dentist$11,830/mo14%
IT Manager$11,039/mo15%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$10,795/mo16%
Optometrist$10,628/mo16%
Natural Sciences Manager$10,324/mo16%
Financial Manager$9,546/mo18%
Purchasing Manager$9,464/mo18%
Network Architect$9,378/mo18%
Human Resources Manager$9,242/mo18%
Software Developer$8,973/mo19%
Marketing Manager$8,941/mo19%
Computer Hardware Engineer$8,916/mo19%
Lawyer$8,737/mo19%
Information Security Analyst$8,718/mo19%
Pharmacist$8,671/mo19%
Public Relations Manager$8,555/mo20%
Healthcare Manager$8,452/mo20%
Nurse Practitioner$8,319/mo20%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$8,317/mo20%
Physician Assistant$8,308/mo20%
Sales Manager$8,164/mo21%
Data Scientist$8,155/mo21%
Chemist$8,071/mo21%
Electrical Engineer$7,816/mo22%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$7,654/mo22%
Management Consultant$7,541/mo22%
Database Administrator$7,398/mo23%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$7,366/mo23%
Police and Detective$7,320/mo23%
Administrative Services Manager$7,288/mo23%
Construction Manager$7,257/mo23%
Systems Analyst$7,222/mo23%
Operations Research Analyst$7,220/mo23%
Network Administrator$7,000/mo24%
Industrial Engineer$6,972/mo24%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$6,947/mo24%
Mechanical Engineer$6,908/mo24%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$6,864/mo25%
Actuary$6,854/mo25%
Computer Programmer$6,720/mo25%
Medical Scientist$6,690/mo25%
Psychologist$6,674/mo25%
Operations Manager$6,657/mo25%
Dental Hygienist$6,631/mo25%
Physical Therapist$6,631/mo25%
Occupational Therapist$6,528/mo26%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$6,472/mo26%
Project Management Specialist$6,426/mo26%
Financial Advisor$6,401/mo26%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$6,356/mo26%
Writer$6,355/mo26%
Logistician$6,349/mo27%
Financial Analyst$6,347/mo27%
Speech Pathologist$6,271/mo27%
Computer Network Support Specialist$6,182/mo27%
Civil Engineer$6,108/mo28%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$6,078/mo28%
Facilities Manager$5,998/mo28%
Labor Relations Specialist$5,938/mo28%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$5,812/mo29%
Registered Nurse$5,807/mo29%
Sonographer$5,788/mo29%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$5,637/mo30%
Architect$5,612/mo30%
Instructional Coordinator$5,611/mo30%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$5,561/mo30%
Claims Adjuster$5,507/mo31%
Respiratory Therapist$5,428/mo31%
Social and Community Service Manager$5,420/mo31%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,418/mo31%
Web Developer$5,405/mo31%
Accountant$5,399/mo31%
Compliance Officer$5,356/mo31%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$5,316/mo32%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$5,278/mo32%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$5,249/mo32%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,230/mo32%
Credit Analyst$5,218/mo32%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$5,212/mo32%
Librarian$5,194/mo32%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,194/mo32%
Financial Examiner$5,182/mo32%
High School Teacher$5,115/mo33%
HR Specialist$5,110/mo33%
Cost Estimator$5,077/mo33%
Radiologic Technologist$5,046/mo33%
Insurance Underwriter$5,015/mo34%
Public Relations Specialist$5,011/mo34%
Construction Supervisor$5,008/mo34%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$5,008/mo34%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$4,984/mo34%
Producers and Director$4,935/mo34%
Dietitian$4,921/mo34%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$4,921/mo34%
Training and Development Specialist$4,920/mo34%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,918/mo34%
Police Officer$4,905/mo34%
Editor$4,874/mo35%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,858/mo35%
Property Manager$4,852/mo35%
Chiropractor$4,843/mo35%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,771/mo35%
School Counselor$4,748/mo35%
Production and Operating Worker$4,675/mo36%
Loan Officer$4,667/mo36%
Market Research Analyst$4,636/mo36%
Sales Representative$4,597/mo37%
Food Service Manager$4,579/mo37%
Fundraiser$4,563/mo37%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$4,549/mo37%
Social Worker$4,360/mo39%
Construction and Building Inspector$4,319/mo39%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$4,269/mo39%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,264/mo39%
Special Ed Teacher$4,262/mo39%
Elementary School Teacher$4,249/mo40%
Firefighter$4,231/mo40%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$4,221/mo40%
Interior Designer$4,197/mo40%
Licensed Practical Nurse$4,193/mo40%
Diesel Mechanic$4,189/mo40%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,141/mo41%
Security Worker$4,139/mo41%
Chef$4,131/mo41%
Graphic Designer$4,111/mo41%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$4,099/mo41%
Electrician$4,097/mo41%
Paramedic$4,096/mo41%
HVAC Technician$4,068/mo41%
Insurance Agent$4,067/mo41%
Surgical Technologist$4,046/mo42%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$4,038/mo42%
Plumber$4,031/mo42%
IT Support Specialist$3,994/mo42%
Clergy$3,989/mo42%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,989/mo42%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,959/mo43%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$3,955/mo43%
Medical Equipment Repairer$3,912/mo43%
Equipment Operator$3,900/mo43%
Medical Records Specialist$3,899/mo43%
Postal Service Clerk$3,876/mo43%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$3,863/mo44%
Correctional Officer$3,832/mo44%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,795/mo44%
Audio and Video Technician$3,787/mo44%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$3,786/mo44%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,774/mo45%
Sports Coach$3,743/mo45%
Carpenter$3,723/mo45%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,713/mo45%
Machinist$3,704/mo45%
Massage Therapist$3,702/mo45%
Journalist$3,688/mo46%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$3,649/mo46%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,644/mo46%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,643/mo46%
Truck Driver$3,643/mo46%
Roofer$3,588/mo47%
Auto Mechanic$3,587/mo47%
Welder$3,583/mo47%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$3,579/mo47%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,540/mo48%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,539/mo48%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,503/mo48%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$3,448/mo49%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$3,401/mo49%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,392/mo50%
Bookkeeper$3,305/mo51%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,303/mo51%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,283/mo51%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,266/mo52%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,233/mo52%
Library Technician$3,232/mo52%
Real Estate Agent$3,205/mo53%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,194/mo53%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,190/mo53%
Biological Technician$3,183/mo53%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,182/mo53%
Bus Drivers, School$3,180/mo53%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,175/mo53%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,171/mo53%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,162/mo53%
Maintenance Worker$3,162/mo53%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$3,156/mo53%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,151/mo53%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,138/mo54%
Dental Assistant$3,115/mo54%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$3,107/mo54%
Medical Equipment Preparer$3,097/mo54%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,082/mo55%
Printing Press Operator$3,081/mo55%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,079/mo55%
Retail Supervisor$3,079/mo55%
Personal Service Worker$3,058/mo55%
EMT$3,011/mo56%
Construction Laborer$3,010/mo56%
Bill and Account Collector$3,005/mo56%
Delivery Driver$3,004/mo56%
Phlebotomist$2,989/mo56%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$2,986/mo56%
Painter$2,958/mo57%
Admin Assistant$2,946/mo57%
Tax Preparer$2,946/mo57%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,941/mo57%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,922/mo58%
Fitness Trainer$2,915/mo58%
Medical Assistant$2,861/mo59%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,848/mo59%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,840/mo59%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,836/mo59%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,830/mo59%
File Clerk$2,804/mo60%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,802/mo60%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,783/mo60%
Teller$2,751/mo61%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,750/mo61%
Order Clerk$2,716/mo62%
Tutor$2,716/mo62%
Security Guard$2,705/mo62%
Skincare Specialist$2,616/mo64%
Psychiatric Technician$2,601/mo65%
Highway Maintenance Worker$2,599/mo65%
Office Clerk$2,592/mo65%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,586/mo65%
Customer Service Rep$2,572/mo65%
Food Service Supervisor$2,569/mo66%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,569/mo66%
Food Batchmaker$2,562/mo66%
Data Entry Keyer$2,553/mo66%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,549/mo66%
Pest Control Worker$2,549/mo66%
Pharmacy Technician$2,534/mo66%
Parts Salesperson$2,521/mo67%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,519/mo67%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,512/mo67%
Nursing Assistant$2,510/mo67%
Warehouse Worker$2,504/mo67%
Landscaper$2,500/mo67%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$2,497/mo67%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,491/mo68%
Preschool Teacher$2,491/mo68%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,475/mo68%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,472/mo68%
Residential Advisor$2,450/mo69%
Photographer$2,434/mo69%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,421/mo70%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,409/mo70%
Baker$2,406/mo70%
Receptionist$2,396/mo70%
Couriers and Messenger$2,389/mo70%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,383/mo71%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,376/mo71%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,376/mo71%
Teaching Assistant$2,358/mo71%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,354/mo71%
Janitor$2,343/mo72%
Restaurant Cook$2,328/mo72%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,318/mo73%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,308/mo73%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,302/mo73%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,277/mo74%
Hairdresser$2,274/mo74%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,267/mo74%
Bartender$2,266/mo74%
Home Health Aide$2,260/mo74%
Animal Caretaker$2,245/mo75%
School Bus Monitor$2,228/mo76%
Cooks, Short Order$2,209/mo76%
Childcare Worker$2,208/mo76%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,202/mo76%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,200/mo77%
Server$2,194/mo77%
Retail Salesperson$2,172/mo77%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$2,171/mo78%
Recreation Worker$2,168/mo78%
Food Preparation Worker$2,159/mo78%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,128/mo79%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,116/mo80%
Telemarketer$2,102/mo80%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,100/mo80%
Parking Attendant$2,098/mo80%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$2,022/mo83%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,014/mo84%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$2,010/mo84%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$2,007/mo84%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,978/mo85%
Dishwasher$1,972/mo85%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,967/mo86%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,958/mo86%
Cashier$1,957/mo86%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,949/mo86%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,938/mo87%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$1,791/mo94%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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