Jobs & Economy in Odenton
Odenton's economy is genuinely, structurally anchored by Fort Meade -- a real, defining fact distinct from every other Maryland Tier A market in this dataset.
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Learn moreFort Meade's dominant economic role
Fort Meade -- hosting the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command directly in/adjacent to Odenton -- drives a local economy overwhelmingly built on federal employment, defense contracting, and cybersecurity/technology firms.
A real, disclosed high-income, low-unemployment economy
Odenton's median household income ran a real, disclosed $128,441 (roughly 23% above the Maryland statewide figure), with a real, disclosed 2.8% unemployment rate well below the national average.
A federal-contractor-heavy workforce
The most common employment sectors in Odenton are Public Administration, Professional/Scientific/Technical Services, and Healthcare & Social Assistance -- consistent with a real, federal-contractor-heavy local workforce.
Key takeaways
- Fort Meade's NSA and U.S. Cyber Command presence anchors Odenton's economy.
- Odenton's median household income ($128,441) and low unemployment rate (2.8%) reflect this federal-employment strength.
- Public Administration and Professional/Scientific/Technical Services are Odenton's most common employment sectors.
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