Computer Programmers pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for computer programmers is $60.37 an hour ($125,570 a year). About 2,490 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($100,390). Maryland ranks 4th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.80 | $74,470 |
| 25% of workers | $44.78 | $93,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.37 | $125,570 |
| 75% of workers | $61.49 | $127,900 |
| 90% of workers | $76.38 | $158,880 |
Computer Programmers pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $112,990 | 110 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $106,420 | 780 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $90,040 | 40 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $138,680 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $144,680 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $113,610 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $64,750 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $118,290 |
| Information Security Analysts | $139,640 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $96,680 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $111,100 |
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