Benchmark $491/mo · ranked 1 of 23 · median wage $57,560
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The benchmark premium for a 40-year-old in Maryland is $491 a month for 2027, ranking 1 of 23 states published here. BLS reports a median annual wage of $57,560 for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Maryland.
Below the cliff. At this income a single-person household remains eligible for a premium tax credit in 2027.
This occupation is below the cliff in all 23 states reported.
What this figure is. It is the median annual wage BLS reports for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (SOC 49-3023) in Maryland. BLS surveys wage and salary workers and excludes the self-employed, so it is a benchmark for the occupation in this state — not the income of a self-employed auto mechanic. Premium tax credit eligibility is set by household modified adjusted gross income and household size, not by occupation, so treat this as a reference point rather than a determination of what you qualify for.
Why the cliff is back. The enhanced premium tax credits expired on 31 December 2025. For plan year 2027 the 400% FPL limit applies again, so household income above $63,840 ends premium tax credit eligibility outright.
Benchmark premium and median wage for this occupation, ranked by premium.
| # | State | Benchmark @40 | Median wage | vs cliff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $491 | $57,560 | below |
| 2 | Indiana | $537 | $47,550 | below |
| 3 | Virginia | $549 | $56,320 | below |
| 4 | Nevada | $565 | $47,570 | below |
| 5 | Michigan | $595 | $48,840 | below |
| 6 | Ohio | $603 | $47,010 | below |
| 7 | Colorado | $615 | $59,340 | below |
| 8 | North Carolina | $660 | $48,530 | below |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $686 | $41,720 | below |
| 10 | South Carolina | $702 | $45,950 | below |
| 11 | South Dakota | $704 | $48,410 | below |
| 12 | Illinois | $707 | $50,450 | below |
| 13 | Alabama | $712 | $45,710 | below |
| 14 | Utah | $716 | $46,990 | below |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $720 | $50,990 | below |
| 16 | Georgia | $733 | $48,800 | below |
| 17 | Texas | $737 | $48,660 | below |
| 18 | Florida | $738 | $48,520 | below |
| 19 | Kansas | $748 | $47,010 | below |
| 20 | Arkansas | $757 | $43,830 | below |
| 21 | Nebraska | $780 | $48,810 | below |
| 22 | Tennessee | $796 | $47,460 | below |
| 23 | Mississippi | $814 | $38,070 | below |
This page compares states. For Maryland specifically — county-by-county carriers, plan data and enrollment help — that is published on Coverage by County. To check whether a plan actually covers your hospital, see Plans By City.
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