Government Jobs in Maryland: Employers & Pay

377

local governments (2022)

counties

157

cities, towns and townships

158

special districts

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Maryland state government pay plan

Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) publishes the classification and pay plan for Maryland state employees: 4,238 job classes and 347 pay grades, effective July 1, 2026. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.

Job	Classes in the MD plan	Annual range
911 Dispatcher / Public Safety Telecommunicator	MSP Emergency Dispatcher TRN, MSP Emergency Dispatcher I–III 4 classes	$52,354 – $106,155
Accountant (government)	Accountant Trainee, Accountant I–II, +2 more 10 classes	$59,305 – $113,243
Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer	Admin Law Judge 1 class	$113,157 – $178,453
Agricultural Inspector	Agricultural Inspector I–III, Agricultural Inspector Adv 4 classes	$46,279 – $93,533
Budget Analyst	Budget Analyst Trainee, Budget Analyst I, Capital Programs, +2 more 4 classes	$55,710 – $146,883
Campus / University Police Officer	Usm Police Officer Exempt, Usm Police Officer Nonexempt 2 classes	No fixed rate
Child Protective Services (CPS) Caseworker	Family SVS Caseworker Trainee, Family SVS Caseworker I–III 8 classes	$52,354 – $99,603
Child Support Officer	Child Support Specialist Trainee, Child Support Specialist I–II, Child Support Specialist, Lead 8 classes	$46,279 – $87,867
Contract / Procurement Specialist	Procurement Officer Trainee, Procurement Officer I–IV 5 classes	$59,305 – $156,822
Correctional Officer (state prison)	Corr Officer I–II 2 classes	$54,447 – $91,378
Court Reporter (official)	Hearing Reporter I–II, Hearing Reporter Lead 3 classes	$52,354 – $113,243
Epidemiologist	Epidemiologist I–III 3 classes	$76,608 – $137,603
Fire Inspector / Fire Marshal	Fire Safety Inspector I–II 2 classes	$52,354 – $99,603
Forester	Forester I, Forester Licensed 2 classes	$55,710 – $93,533
GIS Analyst / Specialist	Gis Analyst I–III, Gis Analyst Lead/Advanced 4 classes	$55,710 – $120,814
Government Auditor	Internal Auditor Trainee, Internal Auditor I–II, Internal Auditor Lead 7 classes	$59,305 – $120,814
Grants Specialist / Manager	Agency Grants Spec Trainee, Agency Grants Spec I–II, Agency Grants Spec Lead 8 classes	$55,710 – $113,243
Heavy Equipment Operator (government)	Motor Equipment Operator I–III 3 classes	$38,582 – $68,667
Human Resources Specialist (government)	HR Specialist TRN, HR Specialist 4 classes	$55,710 – $93,533
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government)	Office Clerk I–II 7 classes	$38,582 – $60,852
Park Ranger (NPS / state / county)	State Park Ranger Trainee, State Park Ranger I–II, State Park Ranger Lead 5 classes	$55,710 – $106,155
Parole Officer	Parole & Prob Agent I–II, Parole & Prob Agent SR 3 classes	$55,710 – $106,155
Probation Officer	Parole & Prob Agent I–II, Parole & Prob Agent SR 3 classes	$55,710 – $106,155
Public Defender	Asst Pub Defender I–V, Asst Pub Defender Senior 5 classes	$87,253 – $190,376
Public Information Officer	Pub Affairs Specialist 2 classes	$52,354 – $82,572
Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner (IRS and state)	Revenue Examiner I–III, Revenue Field Auditor Trainee, +3 more 10 classes	$49,214 – $113,243
Social Worker (government)	Social Worker I, Criminal Justice, Social Worker I, Health SVCS, +5 more 12 classes	$67,309 – $120,814
State Trooper / Highway Patrol Officer	MSP Trooper, MSP Trooper I/C 2 classes	$69,360 – $140,536
Stationary Engineer (public facilities)	Stationary Engineer 1ST Grade, DGS Stationary Engineer 3 classes	$55,710 – $128,924
Urban / City Planner	Planner I–V, Planner IV Adv, +2 more 10 classes	$55,710 – $146,883
Veterans Service Officer	Veterans Serv Officer I–III, Veteran Benefits Specialist II, Veteran Benefits Specialist Adv 5 classes	$43,537 – $106,155
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor	Voc Rehab Spec I–II 2 classes	$59,305 – $99,603

Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Source: Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Maryland State Salary Plan (title order) and FY 2027 salary schedules (effective July 1, 2026). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Public employers in Maryland

Fire departments · 90

Employer	City	Career firefighters	Website
Baltimore City Fire Department	Baltimore	1,625	Official site
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service	Gaithersburg	1,162	Official site
Baltimore County Fire Department	Towson	1,052	Official site
Prince George's Fire/EMS Department	Largo	1,000	Official site
Anne Arundel County Fire Department	Millersville	817	Official site
Howard County Fire and Rescue	Marriottsville	600	Official site
Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services	Frederick	516	Official site
Annapolis Fire Department	Annapolis	135	Official site
City of Salisbury Fire Department	Salisbury	102	Official site
Ocean City Fire Department	Ocean City	101	Official site

All 90 fire departments in Maryland →

Transit agencies · 20

Employer	City	Vehicles operated directly	Website
Maryland Transit Administration	Baltimore	746	Official site
Montgomery County, Maryland	Rockville	309	Official site
Transit Management of Central Maryland, Inc.	Ellicott City	47	Official site
Mayor and City Council Town of Ocean City	Ocean City	43	Official site
Prince George's County, Maryland	Upper Marlboro	38	Official site
Frederick County, Maryland	Frederick	36	Official site
The Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland	Salisbury	30	Official site
Baltimore County Department of Public Works Transportation	Towson	27	Official site
Harford County Maryland	Bel Air	24	Official site
St. Mary's County Government	California	21	Official site

All 20 transit agencies in Maryland →

School districts · 24

Employer	City	Teachers (FTE)	Website
Montgomery County Public Schools	Rockville	11,574	Official site
Prince George's County Public Schools	Upper Marlboro	9,375	Official site
Baltimore County Public Schools	Towson	7,342	Official site
Anne Arundel County Public Schools	Annapolis	6,157	Official site
Baltimore City Public Schools	Baltimore	5,329	Official site
Howard County Public Schools	Ellicott City	4,275	Official site
Frederick County Public Schools	Frederick	3,063	Official site
Harford County Public Schools	Bel Air	2,654	Official site
Charles County Public Schools	La Plata	1,958	Official site
Carroll County Public Schools	Westminster	1,792	Official site

All 24 school districts in Maryland →

Police departments · 81

Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 81 police departments in Maryland →

Sheriff's offices · 22

County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 22 sheriff's offices in Maryland →

Campus police departments · 14

College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 14 campus police departments in Maryland →

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay for government jobs in Maryland

Median wage in Maryland for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.

Job	Workers in MD	Median in MD	National, government
Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014	54,890	$48,680	$48,290
School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014	54,890	$48,680	$48,290
Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141	52,910	$99,790	$100,490
Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141	52,910	$99,790	$100,490
School Nurse SOC 29-1141	52,910	$99,790	$100,490
VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141	52,910	$99,790	$100,490
Toll Collector SOC 41-2011	49,910	$34,390	$36,130
Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011	40,390	$36,620	$39,640
Child Support Officer SOC 13-1199	39,820	$101,500	$91,060
Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) SOC 13-1199	39,820	$101,500	$91,060
Grants Specialist / Manager SOC 13-1199	39,820	$101,500	$91,060
IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051	37,740	$42,830	$45,860
Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021	29,610	$77,680	$65,310
ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2021	29,610	$77,680	$65,310
Public School Teacher SOC 25-2021	29,610	$77,680	$65,310
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061	27,290	$47,270	$46,170
Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011	26,170	$89,370	$81,390
Government Auditor SOC 13-2011	26,170	$89,370	$81,390
Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045	23,340	$37,060	$36,990
Policy / Management Analyst SOC 13-1111	19,170	$121,680	$96,570
Program Analyst (federal) SOC 13-1111	19,170	$121,680	$96,570
IT Specialist (government) SOC 15-1299	19,060	$144,680	$119,250
Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011	17,440	$39,380	$40,080
High School Teacher SOC 25-2031	16,640	$78,670	$74,220
Poll Worker / Election Worker SOC 43-9199	16,030	$49,260	$38,230
Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071	15,530	$83,910	$80,330
Middle School Teacher SOC 25-2022	14,530	$78,510	$65,300
Government Attorney (agency counsel) SOC 23-1011	13,810	$139,110	$134,680
Prosecutor / Assistant District Attorney SOC 23-1011	13,810	$139,110	$134,680
Public Defender SOC 23-1011	13,810	$139,110	$134,680

Several jobs can share one occupation code.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Exam practice in Maryland

Free practice tests for Maryland's own version of an entrance or licensing exam. National exams are listed on each job page.

Practice test	For these jobs
Maryland Commercial Driver License General Knowledge Test Free on Open Exam Prep	Bus Operator (public transit), Fleet Mechanic (city/county), Heavy Equipment Operator (government), Highway / Road Maintenance Worker (DOT), Public Works / Street Maintenance Worker, Sanitation Worker / Refuse Collector, School Bus Driver
Maryland Bar Examination (NextGen UBE) Free on Open Exam Prep	Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer, Government Attorney (agency counsel), Judge / Magistrate, Prosecutor / Assistant District Attorney, Public Defender
Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Certification Exam Free on Open Exam Prep	Campus / University Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, State Trooper / Highway Patrol Officer, Transit Police Officer
Maryland CDL Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test Free on Open Exam Prep	Bus Operator (public transit), School Bus Driver
Maryland CDL School Bus Endorsement Test Free on Open Exam Prep	School Bus Driver
Maryland Correctional Officer I Entrance Exam (DPSCS) Free on Open Exam Prep	Correctional Officer (state prison)
Maryland Stationary Engineer License Exam Free on Open Exam Prep	Stationary Engineer (public facilities)
Maryland Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Exam Free on Open Exam Prep	Water / Wastewater Treatment Operator

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

Government jobs in Maryland