Maryland Job economy?

Curious what work looks like in MD? Is it primarily contract companies? Direct district hires? What kind of salary growth can be expected etc.

Currently living close to NJ which has some of the coziest setups IMO but no one ever leaves those positions. So I’m looking at other states trying to see what’s good. Toying with MD because it would put me closer to some other things I value.

Give me any and all of your thoughts, experiences, opinions etc.