Laborer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$20.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,841/year ($2,820/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 47,710 Laborer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Laborer salary of $41,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,841 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $41,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,812 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,182 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,764 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,841 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,820 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Maryland?
- The median Laborer salary in Maryland is $41,600 per year ($20.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,960 and $45,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $41,600, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $33,841 per year ($2,820 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 47,710 Laborer jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.