Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Maryland
The median accountant in Maryland earned $89,370 a year in May 2025[1], 6.8% above the US median of $83,680. That puts Maryland at #12 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $59,760 | $89,370 | $156,660 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Maryland earns $73,100–$116,420; the top tenth earns $156,660 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Maryland median that makes about $127,671 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Maryland
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | $119,990 | 360 | |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $108,640 | 13,550 | |
| Salisbury, MD | $96,370 | 390 | |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $95,090 | 710 | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $92,870 | 660 |
Lexington Park, MD pays the most ($91,240) and Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV the least ($75,250): $15,990 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | +6.3% | |
| Virginia | +4.4% | |
| Maryland | +0.0% | |
| Oregon | -4.0% | |
| New Hampshire | -6.6% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Maryland?
The median was $89,370 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $73,100 to $116,420.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Maryland?
About $127,671 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maryland do accountants earn the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $91,240 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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