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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in Maryland: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 50.4 (Elevated), ranked #42 of 51 states. 7,968 establishments, 43,361 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 50.4
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national real estate and rental and leasing average.

Labor cost dynamics in Maryland real estate and rental and leasing are elevated, with wage pressure at 59.8. This contributes to the state's overall entry risk ranking of #42 out of 51.

5-Year Firm Retention
31.4%
Percentile within industry
Rank #36 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
21.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #45 of 51 states
Establishment Density
24.4
vs. national average
Rank #22 of 51 states
Market Volatility
30.3
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
59.8
Labor cost pressure

7,968 Establishments in Maryland

7,968
Establishments
+0.3% YoY
43,361
Total Employment
+2.1% YoY
$84,315
Average Annual Wage
+4.8% YoY

Maryland vs National Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Average

How Maryland's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric MD National Difference
Entry Risk Score 50.4 40.5 +9.9
5-Year Retention 31.4% 51.0% -19.6
Growth Momentum 21.1 39.4 -18.3
Market Volatility 30.3 22.1 +8.2
Establishment Density 24.4 34.1 -9.7
Wage Pressure 59.8 45.1 +14.7

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within real estate and rental and leasing only.

Maryland Ranks #42 of 51 for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Maryland ranks #42 out of 51 states for real estate and rental and leasing market entry conditions.

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Pennsylvania 24.5 low
#2 Wisconsin 26.0 low
#3 Nebraska 26.3 low
#4 South Dakota 26.4 low
#5 Massachusetts 27.7 low
#42 Maryland You 50.4 elevated
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 34.9 · #15 Alabama — 31.9 · #13 Arkansas — 30.5 · #12 Arizona — 52.4 · #46 California — 47.1 · #39 Colorado — 52.1 · #44 Connecticut — 45.9 · #37 District of Columbia — 38.5 · #24 Delaware — 53.2 · #47 Florida — 54.7 · #49 Georgia — 51.6 · #43 Hawaii — 60.3 · #50 Iowa — 35.6 · #16 Idaho — 43.4 · #32 Illinois — 44.3 · #33 Indiana — 30.2 · #10 Kansas — 41.4 · #29 Kentucky — 30.3 · #11 Louisiana — 44.5 · #34 Massachusetts — 27.7 · #5 Maryland — 50.4 · #42 Maine — 28.3 · #6 Michigan — 39.3 · #26 Minnesota — 42.1 · #31 Missouri — 39.2 · #25 Mississippi — 30.0 · #8 Montana — 37.5 · #20 North Carolina — 38.1 · #23 North Dakota — 54.3 · #48 Nebraska — 26.3 · #3 New Hampshire — 29.6 · #7 New Jersey — 37.3 · #19 New Mexico — 52.3 · #45 Nevada — 61.9 · #51 New York — 37.6 · #21 Ohio — 33.2 · #14 Oklahoma — 42.0 · #30 Oregon — 44.8 · #35 Pennsylvania — 24.5 · #1 Rhode Island — 37.8 · #22 South Carolina — 44.9 · #36 South Dakota — 26.4 · #4 Tennessee — 37.2 · #18 Texas — 41.4 · #28 Utah — 46.6 · #38 Virginia — 35.6 · #17 Vermont — 30.1 · #9 Washington — 48.0 · #40 Wisconsin — 26.0 · #2 West Virginia — 40.6 · #27 Wyoming — 49.6 · #41
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Maryland stack up against other states for real estate and rental and leasing?

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Real Estate and Rental and Leasing in Neighboring States

How Maryland's real estate and rental and leasing market compares to bordering states.

Pennsylvania 24.5 #1/51 Virginia 35.6 #17/51 District of Columbia 38.5 #24/51 West Virginia 40.6 #27/51 Delaware 53.2 #47/51

Other Industries in Maryland

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →