Data Scientists pay in Maryland
$144,080avg. a year
$69.27 an hour · 3,340 employed
Data Scientists in Maryland earn an average of $144,080 a year. That is $17,280 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $126,800. The best-paying metro area is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD at $152,210.
$136,370Median pay
$69.27Average hourly
+22%Avg. pay since 2021
#3Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for data scientists by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
11,090 jobs
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
$152,210
$73.18 an hour
29,260 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$143,510
$68.99 an hour
350 jobs
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
$130,630
$62.80 an hour
490 jobs
Lexington Park, MD
$128,660
$61.85 an hour
56,480 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$121,630
$58.48 an hour
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Data Scientists pay in Maryland, charted
Pay over time
Maryland, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Maryland data scientists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Maryland vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $126,800 | $60.96 |
| Maryland | $144,080 | $69.27 |
| District of Columbia | $142,580 | $68.55 |
| Virginia | $134,590 | $64.71 |
| Pennsylvania | $110,810 | $53.28 |
| West Virginia | $90,730 | $43.62 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Operations Research Analysts$106,620
- Statisticians$133,370
- Software Developers$151,560
- Computer User Support Specialists$71,450
- Computer Systems Analysts$120,980
- Computer Occupations, All Other$137,730
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do data scientists make in Maryland?
The average is $144,080 a year, and the median is $136,370. That is $17,280 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $126,800.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$69.27 an hour on average; the median is $65.56.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($152,210), followed by Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($143,510). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($121,630).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #3 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 15-2051. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national data scientists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.