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Data Engineer Salary in Maryland

The median data engineer salary in Maryland is $145,000 per year, which is 16.0% above the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary

$145,000

vs National

+$20,000

State Rank

#8 of 50

Cost of Living

110%

Data Engineer Salary in Maryland by Experience

In Maryland, an entry-level data engineer earns around $92,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $208,800 per year. The cost of living index in Maryland is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$92,800

+$12,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$147,320

+$20,320 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$208,800

+$28,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Maryland

Percentile	MD Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$90,480	$78,000	+$12,480
25th Percentile	$116,000	$100,000	+$16,000
Median (50th)	$145,000	$125,000	+$20,000
75th Percentile	$183,280	$158,000	+$25,280
90th Percentile	$220,400	$190,000	+$30,400

Data Engineer Salary by City in Maryland

The largest employment areas for data engineers in Maryland include Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, and Germantown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Baltimore, MD

$142,500

Pop. 585,708 · COL 108%

Columbia, MD

$155,000

Pop. 104,681 · COL 118%

Silver Spring, MD

$160,000

Pop. 81,015 · COL 122%

Germantown, MD

$151,250

Pop. 90,676 · COL 115%

Waldorf, MD

$138,750

Pop. 77,000 · COL 105%

How to Become a Data Engineer in Maryland

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Maryland has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Maryland

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Maryland's demand may vary based on local industry trends.