The Dawson, MD employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Dawson is $24,534, which is 35% lower than than the Maryland average and 18% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $63,036, which is 17% lower than than the Maryland average and 14% higher than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Dawson is 4%, which is 12% lower than than the national average. The poverty rate in Dawson is 0% which is 100% lower than than the national average.