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Truck Driver Salary in Maryland (2026)
$28.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,268/year ($3,939/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,150 Truck Driver jobs in Maryland (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Truck Driver salary of $59,360 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 $47,268 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,943 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,541 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,608 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,268 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,939 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Maryland?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Maryland is $59,360 per year ($28.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,640 and $69,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $59,360, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $47,268 per year ($3,939 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 29,150 Truck Driver 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.