Financial Manager Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Financial Managers in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$158,750
per year
Hourly Rate
$76.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#19 of 51
19,770 employed here

How much does a Financial Manager make in Maryland?

A Financial Manager working in Maryland earns a median salary of $158,750 per year, or about $76.32 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $166,570 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $84,030 while the top 10% make $290,190 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $117,640 and $209,550 a year.

Financial Manager salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$84,030$40.40
25th percentile (early career)$117,640$56.56
50th percentile (median)$158,750$76.32
75th percentile (experienced)$209,550$100.75
90th percentile (top earners)$290,190$139.51

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories for Financial Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$219,880
2Massachusetts$206,760
3New Jersey$199,110
4District of Columbia$188,880
5Virginia$185,220

Working as a Financial Manager in Maryland

Nationally, about 842,000 people work as Financial Managers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Maryland pay ($158,750) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Financial Manager make in Maryland?
The median Financial Manager salary in Maryland is $158,750 per year, or about $76.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $84,030 at the entry level to $290,190 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Financial Managers about 5% less than the national median of $166,570. Maryland ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Financial Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $158,750 a year. About 19,770 Financial Managers are employed in Maryland. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.