Data Scientists pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for data scientists is $65.56 an hour ($136,370 a year). About 3,340 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($120,230). Maryland ranks 3rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.46 | $77,930 |
| 25% of workers | $48.25 | $100,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.56 | $136,370 |
| 75% of workers | $81.50 | $169,510 |
| 90% of workers | $102.53 | $213,270 |
Data Scientists pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $134,320 | 1,090 |
| Lexington Park | $129,020 | 90 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $97,190 | 50 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
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