Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Maryland | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $99,880 | $110,804 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.02 | $53.27 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $95,124.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Financial Advisor in Maryland is $99,880, or about $48.02 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Advisors is $110,804. Maryland is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level financial advisors in Maryland typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,260 financial advisor jobs on record and a median salary of $99,880, Maryland offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 167 of the 728 occupations reported in Maryland — higher than 77% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Management Analysts at $121,680, Financial Risk Specialists at $117,130, Budget Analysts at $106,020 — all figures are median annual wages for Maryland.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Maryland levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 116.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 167 of the 728 occupations reported in Maryland — higher than 77% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Maryland | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $121,680 | $19,170 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $117,130 | $890 |
| Budget Analysts | $106,020 | $2,490 |
| Project Management Specialists | $104,040 | $30,530 |
| Financial Examiners | $102,980 | $350 |
| Logisticians | $102,700 | $6,840 |
Maryland levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 116.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 728 occupations in Maryland.