Median DOL Salary
$89,751
Total DOL Filings
1,913
Companies Hiring
624
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Frederick, MD$89,751
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Frederick, MD is 47.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Frederick
Highest-Paying Occupations in Frederick
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $139,589 | +1.2% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,000 | -24.2% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $110,000 | -1.6% | 7 |
| Pharmacists | $109,678 | -19.1% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $90,022 | -30.2% | 18 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $84,782 | -19.8% | 8 |
| Civil Engineers | $83,541 | -16.7% | 29 |
| Engineers, All Other | $83,470 | -38.6% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $83,337 | -23.9% | 13 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $80,869 | -30.1% | 58 |
| Electrical Engineers | $79,768 | -35.9% | 36 |
| Chemists | $79,685 | -39.6% | 5 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $78,678 | -24% | 9 |
| Sales Engineers | $78,520 | -36.7% | 5 |
| Actuaries | $77,190 | -41.9% | 5 |
| Microbiologists | $74,256 | -26.5% | 11 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $73,969 | -25.9% | 96 |
| Physical Therapists | $70,803 | -32.1% | 9 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $69,250 | -52.2% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapists | $68,827 | -32.4% | 5 |
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 Frederick, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Frederick, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $139,589 | $119,819 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,000 | $111,588 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $110,000 | $94,421 |
| Pharmacists | $109,678 | $94,144 |
| Statisticians | $90,022 | $77,272 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Frederick, MD stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Frederick, 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.