Jobs & Employment in Maryland

Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.

Topics

Dive into each indicator for Maryland.

3.29 M
Labor force
3.0%
Unemployment rate
2024
65.4%
Labor force participation
≈ 3.19 M
Total employment
$101,652
Median household income
1st in the U.S.
$15.00 /h
Minimum wage
2025
≈ 22%
Remote workers
Among the highest in the U.S.
Professional & technical services
Largest sector

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Unemployment rate

19902024
3% 35%

BLS state series.

Data table

Labor force3.29 M
Unemployment rate3.0%2024
Labor force participation65.4%
Total employment≈ 3.19 M
Median household income$101,6521st in the U.S.
Minimum wage$15.00 /h2025
Remote workers≈ 22%Among the highest in the U.S.
Largest sectorProfessional & technical services

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Maryland vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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