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July 3, 2019
Maryland Occupational Statistics- Total Employees in the State: 2,684,020
- 1 Year Change in Employment: -161,860 (-5.7%)
- Average Annual Pay in the State: $58,726
- 1 Year Change in Annual Pay: $5,111 (9.5%)
Occupation Categories
There are 2,684,020 employed workers in Maryland. The occupation with the greatest number of workers is Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which employs 389,220 people. This represents 14.5% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are Sales and Related Occupations and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations, which employ 262,320 and 225,040 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 389,220 | 14.5% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 262,320 | 9.8% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 225,040 | 8.4% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 176,170 | 6.6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 173,210 | 6.5% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 167,260 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 164,620 | 6.1% |
| Management Occupations | 163,380 | 6.1% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 128,230 | 4.8% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 118,520 | 4.4% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 104,250 | 3.9% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 92,370 | 3.4% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 85,930 | 3.2% |
| Production Occupations | 80,640 | 3.0% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 74,760 | 2.8% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 73,200 | 2.7% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 60,480 | 2.3% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 43,090 | 1.6% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 41,280 | 1.5% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 32,110 | 1.2% |
| Legal Occupations | 25,320 | 0.9% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 2,620 | 0.1% |
Occupation Changes Since Last Year
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Personal Care and Service Occupations, which currently employs 92,370 people. In the last year, the number of workers has increased from 85,210 an increase of 7,160 or 8.4%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Management Occupations and
Computer and Mathematical Occupations, which increased 6,300 and 3,600 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which currently employs 389,220 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 397,030 or 2.0%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Sales and Related Occupations and
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations, which decreased 3,680 and 1,460 respectively.
Occupation Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Personal Care and Service Occupations, which currently employs 92,370 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 60,790 an increase of 31,580 or 51.9%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Computer and Mathematical Occupations and
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations, which increased 29,770 and 27,100 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which currently employs 389,220 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has decreased from 410,870 or 5.3%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Production Occupations and
Construction and Extraction Occupations, which decreased 10,760 and 8,860 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 92,370 | 51.9% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 128,230 | 30.2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 164,620 | 19.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 173,210 | 18.1% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 43,090 | 17.7% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 167,260 | 17.3% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 74,760 | 12.2% |
| Management Occupations | 163,380 | 12.0% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 2,620 | 11.0% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 104,250 | 10.7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 225,040 | 10.6% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 73,200 | 7.5% |
| Legal Occupations | 25,320 | 5.5% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 262,320 | 4.5% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 41,280 | 0.9% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 60,480 | 0.9% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 176,170 | 0.3% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 32,110 | 0.2% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 85,930 | -1.0% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 389,220 | -5.3% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 118,520 | -7.0% |
| Production Occupations | 80,640 | -11.8% |
Detailed Occupations
The detailed occupation with the greatest number of workers is
Cashiers, which employs 80,610 people. This represents 3.0% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are
Retail Salespersons and
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive, which employ 66,780 and 56,670 respectively.
The Top 10 Occupations in Maryland are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Cashiers | 80,610 | 3.0% |
| Retail Salespersons | 66,780 | 2.5% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive | 56,670 | 2.1% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | 54,850 | 2.0% |
| Registered Nurses | 54,080 | 2.0% |
| General and Operations Managers | 48,180 | 1.8% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 46,800 | 1.7% |
| Laborers and Freight Stock and Material Movers Hand | 44,260 | 1.6% |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 43,890 | 1.6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 41,800 | 1.6% |
Detailed Occupations Since 2009
The detailed occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive, which currently employs 56,670 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 34,500 an increase of 22,170 or 64.3%. The next 2 detailed occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Sales Representatives Services All Other and
Personal Care Aides, which increased 15,700 and 15,030 respectively.
The detailed occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Office Clerks General, which currently employs 39,910 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 67,020 or 40.5%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants and
Retail Salespersons, which decreased 14,420 and 8,830 respectively.
The Top 10 Detailed Occupations With The Largest Increase Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Gaming Dealers | 2,830 | 1,921.4% |
| Barbers | 360 | 800.0% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 550 | 511.1% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1,300 | 490.9% |
| Therapists All Other | 1,070 | 463.2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers All Other | 2,900 | 353.1% |
| Personal Care Aides | 19,580 | 330.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 1,960 | 317.0% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 12,710 | 304.8% |
| Education Administrators All Other | 2,810 | 301.4% |
The 10 Occupations With The Largest Decrease Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 90 | -83.3% |
| Word Processors and Typists | 590 | -80.0% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 340 | -78.5% |
| Computer Operators | 580 | -78.2% |
| Cleaning Washing and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | 60 | -76.9% |
| Telemarketers | 940 | -75.9% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 140 | -75.9% |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 80 | -75.0% |
| Arbitrators Mediators and Conciliators | 50 | -73.7% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers Secondary School | 650 | -73.0% |
Occupation Pay
The occupation with the highest annual pay is
Management Occupations, which pays an average of $130,730 per year. This represents 122.6% above the state average pay. The next 2 occupations that have the highest average pay are
Computer and Mathematical Occupations and
Architecture and Engineering Occupations, which pay $100,560 and $98,250 per year, respectively.
| Occupation Category | Avg Pay | vs State Avg |
|---|
| Management Occupations | $130,730 | 222.6% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $100,560 | 171.2% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $98,250 | 167.3% |
| Legal Occupations | $94,420 | 160.8% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $93,210 | 158.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $88,500 | 150.7% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $82,200 | 140.0% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $65,230 | 111.1% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $58,590 | 99.8% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $53,090 | 90.4% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $52,530 | 89.4% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $51,500 | 87.7% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $50,670 | 86.3% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $42,570 | 72.5% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $41,460 | 70.6% |
| Production Occupations | $40,810 | 69.5% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $40,430 | 68.8% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $35,980 | 61.3% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $34,240 | 58.3% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $30,810 | 52.5% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $30,030 | 51.1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $26,090 | 44.4% |
Occupation Pay Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the average annual pay, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Legal Occupations, which currently pays an average of $94,420 per year. Since 2009, pay has increased from $0 an increase of $94,420 or inf%. The next 2 occupations that pay the most to their workers are
Management Occupations and
Architecture and Engineering Occupations, which increased $23,080 and $17,220 respectively.
| Occupation Category | Annual $ | % Change |
|---|
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $35,980 | 31.4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $26,090 | 22.0% |
| Management Occupations | $130,730 | 21.4% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $98,250 | 21.3% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $30,810 | 20.0% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $42,570 | 19.9% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $93,210 | 19.3% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $100,560 | 18.9% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $40,430 | 18.5% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $50,670 | 17.5% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $52,530 | 17.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $41,460 | 16.8% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $51,500 | 16.1% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $65,230 | 15.5% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $34,240 | 14.8% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $82,200 | 13.5% |
| Production Occupations | $40,810 | 13.2% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $58,590 | 12.3% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $30,030 | 11.9% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $53,090 | 11.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $88,500 | 10.0% |
| Legal Occupations | $94,420 | 0.0% |
Detailed Occupation Annual Compensation
The detailed occupation that pays their workers the most is
Surgeons, which pays $284,120 per year. This represents 483.8% above the state average of $58,726. The next 2 occupations that pay their workers the most are
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and
Psychiatrists, which pay $276,280 and $215,000 respectively.
Highest Paid OccupationsThe Top 10 Paying Occupations in Maryland are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Surgeons | $284,120 | 483.8% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $276,280 | 470.5% |
| Psychiatrists | $215,000 | 366.1% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $205,060 | 349.2% |
| Family and General Practitioners | $199,300 | 339.4% |
| Orthodontists | $199,210 | 339.2% |
| Chief Executives | $198,260 | 337.6% |
| Physicians and Surgeons All Other | $196,210 | 334.1% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $191,160 | 325.5% |
| Internists General | $177,670 | 302.5% |
Lowest Paid OccupationsThe 10 Lowest Paying Occupations in Maryland are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Gaming Dealers | $20,660 | 35.2% |
| Shampooers | $21,750 | 37.0% |
| Ushers Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers | $22,650 | 38.6% |
| Lifeguards Ski Patrol and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,650 | 38.6% |
| Locker Room Coatroom and Dressing Room Attendants | $22,650 | 38.6% |
| Dishwashers | $22,690 | 38.6% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,760 | 38.8% |
| Bartenders | $23,500 | 40.0% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | $23,700 | 40.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,880 | 40.7% |
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