Economy & Jobs — Wicomico County, Maryland

Employment

Total Establishments2,487
Total Employees35,356
Avg Annual Employment46,139
Avg Annual Pay$56,568
Total Annual Wages$2,610,022,283
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,775,085
Unemployment Rate6.8%

Income

Median Household Income$69,421
Poverty Rate13.8%
IRS Returns48,990
Total AGI (thousands)$3,052,945
Average AGI per Return$62,318

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$621,551,718
Per Capita$6,000
Population Basis103,588

Agriculture

Total Farms314
Land in Farms (acres)12,341
Avg Farm Size (acres)39.30
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants63
Fast Food93
Bars4
Coffee & Snacks12