Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maryland | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $121,680 | $102,741 | +18% |
| Median hourly wage | $58.50 | $49.39 | +18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $115,886.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $97,526 | $71,500 | $137,500 | 117 |
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in Maryland is $121,680, or about $58.50 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. Maryland is +18% above the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in Maryland typically earn from $71,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 19,170 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $121,680, Maryland offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.