Accountant salary in the Maryland nonmetro area
Hiring an accountant costs less in the Maryland nonmetro area than in Maryland or the country as a whole. The median is $76,260 a year1: 14.7% below the Maryland statewide median of $89,370 and 8.9% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #283 of 521. BLS counts about 710 people in this job here, 3% of the Maryland total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Maryland nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Maryland nonmetro area against Maryland and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (Nonmetro) | $48,170 | $76,260 | $121,990 | |
| Maryland | $59,760 | $89,370 | $156,660 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in the Maryland nonmetro area earns $60,880–$95,090. The top tenth earns $121,990 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $34,210 wide, against $43,320 across Maryland and $42,790 nationally: employers in the Maryland nonmetro area pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,170 | $4,014 | $23.16 | $62,155 |
| 25th percentile | $60,880 | $5,073 | $29.27 | $78,555 |
| Median | $76,260 | $6,355 | $36.66 | $98,400 |
| 75th percentile | $95,090 | $7,924 | $45.72 | $122,697 |
| 90th percentile | $121,990 | $10,166 | $58.65 | $157,406 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $18,830 a year in pay and about $24,297 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $15,380 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in the Maryland nonmetro area, and the Maryland statewide median of $89,370 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Maryland nonmetro area
At the $76,260 median, a local hire costs about $98,400 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,140 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in the Maryland nonmetro area
Of the 17 roles we track in the Maryland nonmetro area, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($90,490); recruiters come next at $72,920.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +18.7% | 630 | |
| Accountant | this role | 710 | |
| Recruiter | -4.4% | 370 | |
| Executive Assistant | -10.6% | 310 | |
| Office Manager | -17.4% | 1,110 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #10 of the 17 roles we track in the Maryland nonmetro area (-8.9%), between data entry specialists (-8.1%) and office managers (-9.4%). The typical role here is at -8.1%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 6.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the Maryland nonmetro area, 8.5% across Maryland and 9.1% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Maryland
Across the 5 areas of Maryland with data for this job, the median runs from $75,250 in Hagerstown-Martinsburg to $91,240 in Lexington Park, a gap of $15,990 a year. The one area in Maryland with more accountants, Baltimore-Columbia, MD ($85,160), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs the Maryland nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | +19.6% | 360 | |
| Baltimore-Columbia, MD | +11.7% | 13,550 | |
| Salisbury, MD | +0.1% | 390 | |
| Maryland (Nonmetro) | this area | 710 | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | -1.3% | 660 |
the Maryland nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Maryland nonmetro area is #276 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Maryland, Grand Rapids-Wyoming and Topeka pay just above the Maryland nonmetro area and Amarillo and Waco just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in the Maryland nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Maryland nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | +0.0% | 1,420 | pay | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | +0.0% | 5,670 | pay | |
| Maryland (Nonmetro) | this area | 710 | ||
| Amarillo, TX | -0.1% | 1,070 | pay | |
| Waco, TX | -0.2% | 860 | pay | |
| Cheyenne, WY | -2.9% | 700 | jobs | |
| Dover, DE | -4.6% | 710 | jobs | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | -8.6% | 730 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Maryland (Nonmetro)?
About $98,400 a year at the median, or $8,200 a month: $76,260 in pay plus about $22,140 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in the Maryland nonmetro area?
The median was $76,260 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,170, the 90th $121,990, and the middle half earned $60,880 to $95,090.
Is the Maryland nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Maryland for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $76,260 against $89,370 statewide. The next area up in Maryland is Salisbury at $76,300, the next down Hagerstown-Martinsburg at $75,250.
How many accountants work in the Maryland nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 710 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Maryland total of 26,170. Only Baltimore-Columbia has more in Maryland.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in the Maryland nonmetro area?
Yes: $3,340 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,260 and $72,920.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
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