Median DOL Salary
$94,987
Total DOL Filings
600
Companies Hiring
314
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Gaithersburg, MA$94,987
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Gaithersburg, MA is 55.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Gaithersburg
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client Network Services LLC | 62 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Hughes Network Systems LLC | 45 | $92,041 | Other | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 43 | $130,000 | Other | |
| MedImmune LLC | 32 | $93,052 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 27 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Northstar Group Inc | 19 | $62,462 | Other | |
| Quantum Vision, LLC | 14 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Prometheus Computing LLC | 14 | $97,010 | Other | |
| Mavin Technologies,Inc | 13 | $96,595 | Other | |
| Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC | 12 | $76,000 | Other | |
| Client Software Services, LLC | 12 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Novavax, Inc | 11 | $106,000 | Other | |
| Medical Science & Computing, LLC | 11 | $94,777 | Other | |
| AINS LLC | 11 | $97,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 10 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Open Text Inc. | 8 | $110,000 | Other | |
| SLN Systems Inc | 8 | $90,646 | Other | |
| Adventist Healthcare, Inc. | 7 | $87,360 | Other | |
| GXS | 7 | $90,000 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 6 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Yisheng US Biopharma Inc | 6 | $63,000 | Other | |
| Dakota Consulting, Inc. | 5 | $84,500 | Other | |
| Chakra Consulting, Inc. | 5 | $88,570 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 5 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| OSS, Inc. | 5 | $88,442 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Gaithersburg
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $203,902 | +57.8% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,662 | -11.1% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $111,348 | +12.2% | 19 |
| Compliance Officers | $108,500 | +16.8% | 9 |
| Industrial Engineers | $88,679 | -18.2% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $87,894 | -33.3% | 6 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $87,526 | -2.8% | 7 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $86,975 | -14% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $83,000 | -34.1% | 6 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $80,750 | -36.7% | 39 |
| Civil Engineers | $80,000 | -23.4% | 9 |
| Materials Scientists | $78,622 | -33.5% | 7 |
| Biological Technicians | $65,000 | -0% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $61,000 | -36.8% | 13 |
| Credit Analysts | $57,158 | -35.4% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $50,000 | -46.5% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,410 | N/A |
| Neurologists | $234,660 | 290 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $221,710 | 600 |
| Psychiatrists | $221,160 | 1,210 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $218,800 | 8,880 |
| Physicians, All Other | $216,170 | 7,890 |
| Pediatricians, General | $213,230 | 2,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $203,300 | 25,640 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $193,200 | 200 |
| Marketing Managers | $192,480 | 13,520 |
Salary Trend in Gaithersburg, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Gaithersburg, MA has a cost of living index of 146.5, which is 46.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $68,259 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $203,902 | $139,182 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,662 | $123,318 |
| Statisticians | $111,348 | $76,005 |
| Compliance Officers | $108,500 | $74,061 |
| Industrial Engineers | $88,679 | $60,532 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Gaithersburg, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Gaithersburg, MA
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.