How much does a computer programmer make in Maryland?
$125,600a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Maryland. That is $60.37 an hour or $10,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.37
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,470Median: $125,600Highest 10%: $158,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| 25th | $93,140 | $44.78 | |
| Median | $125,600 | $60.37 | |
| 75th | $127,900 | $61.49 | |
| 90th | $158,900 | $76.38 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $130,400 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $113,000 |
| Baltimore, MD | $106,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,400 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $90,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 1. Connecticut | $133,800 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $128,400 |
| 3. Washington | $125,600 |
| 4. Maryland | $125,600 |
| 5. Virginia | $121,600 |
| 6. Hawaii | $118,200 |
| 7. California | $116,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $60.37 ($125,600 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $125,600 against $100,400 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Maryland rank for computer programmer pay?
Maryland ranks 4 of 46 states.
Which city in Maryland pays computer programmers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $130,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.