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Data Scientists Salary in Maryland

What Data Scientists earn in Maryland, labor market by labor market, and what is left after taxes and living costs in 4 counties.

Average in MD
$123,705
local median wages, weighted
Rank among states
9 of 12
published states
Workers in state
16,970
BLS employment estimate
Wage areas
1
4 counties

Pay by labor market in Maryland

Data Scientists pay by wage area in Maryland
Wage areaMedian wageTake-home payMargin per yearLargest county
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$132,200$95,276$61,332Montgomery County, MD

Counties ranked by what is left after the basics

Data Scientists in Maryland counties, by yearly margin
#CountyMedian wageTake-home payMargin per year
1Montgomery County, MD$132,200$95,276$61,332
2Prince George's County, MD$132,200$95,276$61,332
3Frederick County, MD$132,200$95,276$61,332
4Charles County, MD$132,200$95,276$61,332

Data Scientists pay in Maryland

The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Data Scientists in Maryland is $123,705, based on 16,970 workers. Among the 12 states with published data, that ranks number 9. The BLS national median for the occupation is $120,230, so Maryland averages 2.9% above it.

Published data for Maryland currently covers the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area, with a local median wage of $132,200.

Cost of living for Data Scientists in Maryland

We compare 4 Maryland counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Montgomery County, MD leaves the largest yearly margin, $61,332. Charles County, MD leaves the smallest, $61,332. The median wage covers all four basics in 4 of the 4 counties.

Data Scientists in other states

The states with the highest average local median wages for Data Scientists are Washington ($157,027), California ($148,018), District of Columbia ($132,200) and West Virginia ($130,731).

Frequently asked questions: Data Scientists in Maryland

How much do Data Scientists earn in Maryland?

The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $123,705.

Which Maryland county is best for Data Scientists?

Montgomery County, MD leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($61,332). Prince George's County, MD follows at $61,332.