SOC 15-1251 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Programmers — Maryland
Maryland · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Programmers in Maryland is $125,570 per year, well above the national median of $100,390.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Programmers in Maryland is $125,570 per year, well above the national median of $100,390. The gap of 25.1% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $74,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $158,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $93,140 to $127,900.
The area has 2,490 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Among the 46 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 4th by median wage. Lexington Park leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $112,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 87th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,470 | −25.8% |
| 25th | $93,140 | −7.2% |
| Median (50th) | $125,570 | +25.1% |
| 75th | $127,900 | +27.4% |
| 90th | $158,880 | +58.3% |
| Mean | $117,210 | +16.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Park | $112,990 | 110 | |
| 2 | Baltimore | $106,420 | 780 | |
| 3 | Hagerstown | $90,040 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $125,570 buys what $119,590 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$125,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$119,590US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $125,570 a year, 25.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,470 to $158,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,490 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington Park, at $112,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Programmers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $125,570, or $60.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,390, so pay in Maryland is 25.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $158,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lexington Park, at $112,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,490 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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