Maryland Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Maryland-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 15 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Maryland
Maryland's Federal Government, Biotech, and Cybersecurity Hubs Offer High-Wage Careers
Maryland benefits from proximity to Washington D.C. and a massive federal government and contractor workforce. NSA headquarters at Fort Meade, NIH in Bethesda, and Aberdeen Proving Ground are anchor employers driving demand for cybersecurity analysts, biomedical researchers, and IT specialists. The Baltimore metro sustains a large healthcare economy anchored by Johns Hopkins Health System. A biotech and pharmaceutical corridor stretches from Rockville through Gaithersburg. Wages run 12–16% above national medians, reflecting the concentration of high-value federal and professional roles.
Cybersecurity Analyst
- Median Salary
- $117,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +32.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree + certs
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $84,600/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Software Developer
- Median Salary
- $133,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +24.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Biomedical Technician
- Median Salary
- $71,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +10.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $72,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Physical Therapist
- Median Salary
- $96,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +16.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3-year doctoral program (DPT)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Maryland-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Maryland
Community College of Baltimore County
Multi-campus system serving Baltimore County. One of Maryland's largest community colleges with comprehensive allied hea...
Montgomery College
Serves Montgomery County, the most populous county in Maryland. Ranked #2 in Maryland. Three campuses serving diverse st...
Prince George's Community College
Serves the DC suburb of Prince George's County. Diverse student body with strong healthcare, culinary, and criminal just...
Anne Arundel Community College
Serves Anne Arundel County near the Bay. Ranked #4 in Maryland. Strong cybersecurity and paralegal programs near Annapol...
About Maryland's Job Market
Maryland's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.