How much does a data scientist make in Maryland?
$136,400a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Maryland. That is $65.56 an hour or $11,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.56
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,930Median: $136,400Highest 10%: $213,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,930 | $37.47 | |
| 25th | $100,400 | $48.25 | |
| Median | $136,400 | $65.56 | |
| 75th | $169,500 | $81.50 | |
| 90th | $213,300 | $102.53 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $134,300 |
| Washington, DC | $132,200 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $129,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $109,900 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $97,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 1. Washington | $163,400 |
| 2. California | $141,600 |
| 3. Maryland | $136,400 |
| 4. New Jersey | $135,300 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $131,800 |
| 6. New York | $130,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $65.56 ($136,400 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $136,400 against $120,200 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Maryland rank for data scientist pay?
Maryland ranks 3 of 49 states.
Which city in Maryland pays data scientists the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $134,300 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.