The median household income in Maryland is $103,678, which ranks in the top 39% nationally.
Top income thresholds in Maryland
Maryland ranks #3 of 51 states (and D.C.) by median household income.
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This section digs into Maryland's income figures — the $103,678 median, the thresholds for the top of the distribution, earnings by age, and the gap between its richest and poorest counties.
Maryland is one of the country's higher-income states. Its median household income of $103,678 ranks 3rd of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) and runs 28% above the national median of $80,734. No cost-of-living adjustment is applied, so this compares dollars earned rather than what they buy.
Reaching the top quarter of households takes about $176,529 in Maryland, compared with $141,925 nationally. 20% of households here earn $200,000+, against 13% in the US overall.
For a more recent snapshot, the 2024 one-year survey shows $102,905 (−1% against the 2020–2024 average). We use the five-year figure elsewhere because it's more reliable for smaller areas.
About 20% of Maryland households report income of $200,000 or more, the Census's top published bracket. By household income, the top 25% start at about $176,529, and the top 10% sit above $200,000. The table marks lines that fall above $200,000 rather than guessing their value: the Census groups everyone above that amount together, so the exact top-5% and top-1% cutoffs can't be read from this data.
Another way to read it: a household earning exactly the national median, $80,734, would rank around the top 60% in Maryland — below the state's own midpoint.
Between the median and the top-25% line, incomes rise by a factor of 1.71 in Maryland; nationally the step is 1.77, so the upper half here is narrower than the US.
| Line | Household income |
|---|---|
| Median (top 50%) | $103,227 |
| Top 25% | $176,529 |
| Top 10% | Above $200,000 (top bracket) |
| Top 5% | Above $200,000 (top bracket) |
| Top 1% | Above $200,000 (top bracket) |
Personal earnings follow the usual career arc: $52,503 for Maryland workers aged 25–34, topping out at $78,710 for those aged 45–54. On average the state runs +26% relative to the US at each age, with the largest difference among workers aged 65+. These figures are personal earnings (wages plus self-employment) from Census microdata, so they're lower than household income, which can combine several earners.
| Age | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 25–34 | $52,503 | $46,177 |
| 35–44 | $71,594 | $58,657 |
| 45–54 | $78,710 | $60,915 |
| 55–64 | $73,321 | $55,860 |
| 65+ | $47,226 | $34,745 |
Married couples' median household income in Maryland is $155,311; for single and non-family households it's $62,625. That 2.5× gap is mostly the second earner.
Incomes vary widely within the state. Howard County has the highest county median at $149,763, 2.5 times that of Allegany County ($59,603). The five highest-income counties are Howard County, Calvert County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, and Charles County; the five lowest are Allegany County, Dorchester County, Baltimore city, Somerset County, and Garrett County.
Counting counties: 15 of 24 (63%) are above the $80,734 national median, and the county in the middle of the ranking, Baltimore County, reports $91,768.
| Highest | Median | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | $149,763 | Allegany County | $59,603 |
| Calvert County | $133,922 | Dorchester County | $61,839 |
| Montgomery County | $132,450 | Baltimore city | $62,177 |
| Anne Arundel County | $124,911 | Somerset County | $64,943 |
| Charles County | $122,816 | Garrett County | $67,688 |
Everything here comes from the Census's 2020–2024 American Community Survey: published tables for households across 24 counties, and 142,137 microdata records for personal earnings by age.
Reference statistics only — not financial advice.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013, B19001)
Based on US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates — actual figures may differ from your real income/assets. Not financial advice.