Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting74
Estimated employment380
Employment RSE12.05
Mean wage$40.68
Mean RSE4.74
Entry wage$23.71
Experienced wage$49.16
10th percentile wage$21.22
50th percentile wage$35.31
Conservation Scientists (19-1031)
Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. Excludes Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023) and "Foresters" (19-1032).
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$35.31 $43.57  -$8.26
2019$34.59+2.1%$42.69 +2.1%-$8.09
2018$33.80+2.3%$41.71 +2.3%-$7.90
2017$33.08+2.2%$40.82 +2.2%-$7.73
2016$32.39+2.1%$39.97 +2.1%-$7.57
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$35.31 $23.44  $11.87
2019$34.59+2.1%$22.77 +2.9%$11.82
2018$33.80+2.3%$22.11 +3.0%$11.69
2017$33.08+2.2%$21.48 +2.9%$11.61
2016$32.39+2.1%$20.98 +2.4%$11.42
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $35.31 380
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $35.31 380
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Last updated April 2021