Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 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.
By median annual wage, truck drivers rank 422 of the 728 occupations reported in Maryland — higher than 42% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels at $138,950, Air Traffic Controllers at $131,290, Commercial Pilots at $131,210 — 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, truck drivers rank 422 of the 728 occupations reported in Maryland — higher than 42% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Maryland | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $138,950 | $450 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $131,290 | $70 |
| Commercial Pilots | $131,210 | $360 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $100,700 | $250 |
| Hoist and Winch Operators | $99,840 | $140 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operators | $92,420 | $480 |
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.