Jobs, pay and daily life in Cumberland, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Cumberland is a city in Maryland with 18,804 residents. The median household earns $48,162 a year and the median rent is $741 a month, which is 18.5% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Cumberland compares. Among the 80 largest places in Maryland, Cumberland is #72 by population, #1 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #80 for household income (#1 = highest), #3 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, Allegany County, is #22 of 24 counties for average pay ($51,777).
Cumberland has 18,804 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.3% of the population of Maryland. It covers 10 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,856 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1, 4% older than the state median (41.1 against 39.4).
The median gross rent is $741 a month (rent plus utilities), 57% below the state median ($741 against $1,705). Over a year that is 18.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $123,200, which is 2.6 times the median household income ($48,162); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 60.0% of households own their home, 11% below the state average (60.0% against 67.6%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Allegany County was 4.5%. 49.7% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Allegany County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 74.1% drive alone, 0.6% use public transit, 3.4% walk, 9.5% work from home. 10.7% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 56% below the state average (10.7% against 24.2%).
22.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% below the state share (22.7% against 43.5%). 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 88% below the state share (2.0% against 16.6%). The poverty rate is 25.1%, 166% above the state rate (25.1% against 9.4%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 74°F (23.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at 28°F (-2.3°C). About 1,045 mm (41 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (117 mm) and Jan the driest (64 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Keyser (19 miles, rent 13% lower); Martinsburg (44 miles, rent 55% higher); Winchester (45 miles, rent 77% higher); Johnstown (47 miles, rent 13% lower). Rent differences are against Cumberland; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 655 federal postings open in Maryland (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 29.0% |
| Retail trade | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.7% |
| Public administration | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Other services | 5.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.4% |
| Construction | 2.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Information | 1.2% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Cumberland lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | 67,452 | $3,542 million | $52,514 | 26,680 | 1,577 | $51,777 | +0.1% | 4.5% | 24,111 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 5,279 | 26.4% | $62,925 | 1.38 |
| Retail trade | 3,723 | 18.6% | $34,683 | 1.40 |
| Accommodation and food services | 3,316 | 16.6% | $23,876 | 1.37 |
| Manufacturing | 1,307 | 6.5% | $54,573 | 0.60 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,174 | 5.9% | $51,783 | 1.12 |
| Construction | 1,004 | 5.0% | $64,039 | 0.72 |
| Administrative and waste services | 954 | 4.8% | $49,130 | 0.61 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 781 | 3.9% | $34,646 | 0.97 |
| Professional and technical services | 634 | 3.2% | $59,828 | 0.34 |
| Finance and insurance | 557 | 2.8% | $62,307 | 0.51 |
| Management of companies | 316 | 1.6% | $49,131 | 0.70 |
| Information | 306 | 1.5% | $55,220 | 0.61 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 242 | 1.2% | $17,027 | 0.54 |
| Real estate and rental | 226 | 1.1% | $52,200 | 0.55 |
| Educational services | 158 | 0.8% | $32,591 | 0.29 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.7% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,162 |
| Income per person | $31,056 |
| Median gross rent per month | $741 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.5% |
| Median home value | $123,200 |
| Homeowners | 60.0% |
| Poverty rate | 25.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 6.50%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 22.7% |
| Born abroad | 2.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 49.7% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.3 | 28 | 64 |
| Feb | -1.2 | 30 | 64 |
| Mar | 3.7 | 39 | 78 |
| Apr | 10.2 | 50 | 91 |
| May | 15.9 | 61 | 117 |
| Jun | 20.5 | 69 | 107 |
| Jul | 23.1 | 74 | 99 |
| Aug | 22.6 | 73 | 86 |
| Sep | 18.8 | 66 | 102 |
| Oct | 11.7 | 53 | 87 |
| Nov | 5.2 | 41 | 69 |
| Dec | 0.0 | 32 | 81 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser | WV | 19 mi | 4,857 | $46,955 | $648 |
| Martinsburg | WV | 44 mi | 18,904 | $59,555 | $1,150 |
| Winchester | VA | 45 mi | 27,913 | $63,974 | $1,315 |
| Johnstown | PA | 47 mi | 18,087 | $37,888 | $644 |
| Ranson corporation | WV | 52 mi | 5,729 | $89,523 | $1,536 |
| Charles Town | WV | 54 mi | 7,337 | $89,263 | $1,115 |
| Uniontown | PA | 54 mi | 9,742 | $35,454 | $774 |
| Hagerstown | MD | 55 mi | 43,665 | $52,221 | $1,114 |
| Cheat Lake | WV | 58 mi | 10,902 | $117,014 | $1,124 |
| Front Royal | VA | 59 mi | 15,296 | $64,838 | $1,135 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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18,804 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$741 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.5% of the median household income.
$48,162 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.5% (BLS county, Allegany County (latest month 2026M09)).
Maryland. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.