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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Maryland (2026)
$17.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,237/year ($2,436/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 79,320 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Maryland (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $35,510 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 $29,237 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $35,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,081 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,717 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,475 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,237 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,436 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Maryland?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Maryland is $35,510 per year ($17.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,380 and $37,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $35,510, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $29,237 per year ($2,436 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 79,320 Retail Sales Associate 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.