Lawyers Salary in Maryland
Lawyers in Maryland earn a median of $139,110 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $139,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,810
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,730; the top 10% earn over $269,020. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Labor Relations Specialists$94,030 median in Maryland
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$133,460 median in Maryland
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$172,190 median in Maryland
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$84,720 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79,700 median in Maryland
- Compliance Managers$159,040 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Maryland
How much do lawyers make in Maryland?
The median is $139,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,730 and the top 10% earn over $269,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.