Lawyer Salary in Maryland
Based on 16K+ workers in Maryland
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MD)
$143,490
$68.986/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
+11.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – —
16K employed in Maryland
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,430 |
| 25th percentile | $98,960 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $143,490 |
| 75th percentile | $191,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Maryland vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,290 |
| 2023 | $134,410 |
| 2024 | $143,490 |
| Year | Maryland Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $131,290 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $134,410 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $143,490 | $128,445 |