Data Scientist Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median data scientist in the Baltimore area earns $134,320 a year ($64.58 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($120,230) and 2% below the Maryland median ($136,370). Half of the 1,090 data scientists there earn between $102,800 and $167,140.
Median $134,320
10th: $76,82090th: $227,250
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,820 | $77,930 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $102,800 | $100,370 | $85,660 |
| Median | $134,320 | $136,370 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $167,140 | $169,510 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $227,250 | $213,270 | $199,130 |
| Average | $152,210 | $144,080 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 1,090 | 3,340 | 262,440 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- San Jose, CA: $185,080
- San Francisco, CA: $170,110
- Seattle, WA: $164,740
- New York, NY: $135,980
- Charlotte, NC: $132,460
- Washington, DC: $132,200
- Boston, MA: $132,040
- San Diego, CA: $130,990
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- Software Developer: $138,900
- IT Support Specialist: $62,950
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- Network Administrator: $122,950
- Information Security Analyst: $138,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.