Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Maryland | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $136,370 | $120,395 | +13% |
| Median hourly wage | $65.56 | $57.88 | +13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $129,876.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $118,822 | $93,500 | $181,500 | 117 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Maryland is $136,370, or about $65.56 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Maryland is +13% above the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Maryland typically earn from $93,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 3,340 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $136,370, Maryland offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.