Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maryland | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $59,360 | $57,715 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.54 | $27.75 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $56,533.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in Maryland is $59,360, or about $28.54 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. Maryland is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in Maryland typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 29,150 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $59,360, Maryland offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.