Creative & Education Maryland (MD) Rank #9 of 50

Instructional Designer Salary in Maryland

The median instructional designer salary in Maryland is $79,200 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median of $72,000.

Median Salary

$79,200

vs National

+$7,200

State Rank

#9 of 50

Cost of Living

110%

Instructional Designer Salary in Maryland by Experience

In Maryland, an entry-level instructional designer earns around $50,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $123,200 per year. The cost of living index in Maryland is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$50,600

+$4,600 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$81,400

+$7,400 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$123,200

+$11,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Maryland

Percentile	MD Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$48,400	$44,000	+$4,400
25th Percentile	$61,600	$56,000	+$5,600
Median (50th)	$79,200	$72,000	+$7,200
75th Percentile	$104,500	$95,000	+$9,500
90th Percentile	$129,800	$118,000	+$11,800

Instructional Designer Salary by City in Maryland

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

Baltimore, MD

$77,760

Pop. 585,708 · COL 108%

Columbia, MD

$84,960

Pop. 104,681 · COL 118%

Silver Spring, MD

$87,840

Pop. 81,015 · COL 122%

Germantown, MD

$82,800

Pop. 90,676 · COL 115%

Waldorf, MD

$75,600

Pop. 77,000 · COL 105%

How to Become a Instructional Designer in Maryland

Education

Most instructional designer positions require a master's degree. Maryland has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Instructional DesignArticulate/CaptivateLMSADDIE ModelE-LearningAssessment Design

Job Outlook in Maryland

Nationally, instructional designer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Maryland's demand may vary based on local industry trends.