Median DOL Salary
$89,966
Total DOL Filings
7,695
Companies Hiring
1,398
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Bethesda, MD$89,966
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Bethesda, MD is 47.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Bethesda
Highest-Paying Occupations in Bethesda
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $165,300 | +63.5% | 5 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,475 | -2.5% | 6 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $144,729 | +40.2% | 14 |
| General and Operations Managers | $140,754 | +33.6% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $135,000 | +10.8% | 151 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,925 | -23.7% | 26 |
| Economists | $120,000 | -12.8% | 9 |
| Financial Managers | $116,915 | -25.7% | 14 |
| Marketing Managers | $115,393 | -25.1% | 8 |
| Epidemiologists | $97,469 | +3.2% | 5 |
| Construction Managers | $86,520 | -32.7% | 5 |
| Sociologists | $82,742 | -13.2% | 9 |
| Statisticians | $82,722 | -35.8% | 49 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $80,847 | -21.9% | 205 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $80,000 | -19.1% | 100 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $78,480 | -29.8% | 14 |
| Sales Managers | $76,877 | -40.5% | 12 |
| Cost Estimators | $76,500 | -6.1% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $75,267 | -25.5% | 61 |
| Physical Therapists | $71,635 | -31.3% | 10 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Maryland
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Maryland.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $218,490 | N/A |
| Physicians, All Other | $209,370 | 9,800 |
| Pediatricians, General | $208,160 | 510 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $199,990 | 160 |
| Podiatrists | $194,670 | N/A |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $190,370 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $189,330 | 2,190 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $181,320 | 390 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,570 | 15,120 |
| Ship Engineers | $170,630 | 100 |
Salary Trend in Bethesda, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Bethesda, MD has a cost of living index of 116.5, which is 16.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $85,837 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $165,300 | $141,888 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,475 | $136,030 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $144,729 | $124,231 |
| General and Operations Managers | $140,754 | $120,819 |
| Management Analysts | $135,000 | $115,880 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Bethesda, MD stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Bethesda, MD
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.