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Sales Managers salary in Maryland

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Sales Managers in Maryland. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$137,150
Mean annual$152,450
Range (10th to 90th)$67,270 to $257,350
Maryland employment
State vs national-6.5% vs national
Editorial commentary

What the numbers say

The median Sales Manager in Maryland earned $129,180 in 2024, about 8% below the US median of $140,418. That gap is somewhat surprising for a state that sits next to one of the country's most expensive metro areas, but Maryland's mix of employers skews toward government contracting and healthcare rather than the high-commission commercial sectors that lift wages in states like New York or California.

The spread here is wide. The bottom 10% earned around $65,930, while the top 10% reached $233,950. Top earners make roughly 3.5 times what those at the lower end do. That kind of range usually reflects a mix of seniority, industry, and whether a role carries quota responsibility or is more of a supervisory title without a direct revenue tie.

Maryland's cost of living index sits at 109.2, about 9% above the national baseline. After adjusting for what the money actually buys, the in-state median lands closer to $118,300 in national-baseline dollars. That brings the effective gap versus the US median closer to 16%, wider than the nominal figures suggest.

BLS projects growth for Sales Managers at 4.7% between 2024 and 2034, which it categorizes as average. Nothing in that projection stands out as unusually strong or weak for the occupation.

Methodology. Drafted with AI assistance using Anthropic Claude, reviewed by Adrian Serafin against BLS, O*NET, and BEA source data. No fact appears that does not exist in the cited public datasets.

Salary distribution

Where Maryland sales managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$67,27025TH$93,610MEDIAN$137,15075TH$180,00090TH$257,350

The middle 50% of workers earn between $93,610 and $180,000, with a median of $137,150.

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By seniority

Sales Managers pay by experience level in Maryland

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Maryland over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Maryland2023 to 2025
$125,6002023$129,1802024$137,1502025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Sales and Marketing

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Persuasion

    Technical

    4.1 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate, or other subjects of sale.

  2. 02

    Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.

  3. 03

    Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs, and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.

  4. 04

    Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.

  5. 05

    Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.

  6. 06

    Determine price schedules and discount rates.

  7. 07

    Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.

  8. 08

    Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.7%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Sales Managers in Maryland?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Sales Managers in Maryland is $137,150.
How does Maryland compare to the national median for Sales Managers?
The Maryland median is -6.5% versus the BLS national figure of $146,653.
What is the salary range for Sales Managers in Maryland?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $67,270 and the 90th-percentile at $257,350, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Sales Managers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Sales Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.