Median DOL Salary
$84,824
Total DOL Filings
5,010
Companies Hiring
920
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Gaithersburg, MD$84,824
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Gaithersburg, MD is 39.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Gaithersburg
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akvarr,Inc | 373 | $63,814 | Other | |
| Northstar Group Inc | 371 | $62,462 | Other | |
| Client Network Services LLC | 370 | $95,000 | Other | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 339 | $130,000 | Other | |
| MedImmune LLC | 278 | $93,052 | Other | |
| Hughes Network Systems LLC | 181 | $92,041 | Other | |
| OPERATING SYSTEM SERVICES INC. | 129 | $65,750 | Other | |
| University of Maryland College Park | 128 | $71,058 | Other | |
| OSS, Inc. | 108 | $88,442 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 95 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Novavax, Inc | 82 | $106,000 | Other | |
| Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC | 80 | $76,000 | Other | |
| Client Software Services, LLC | 77 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Prometheus Computing LLC | 70 | $97,010 | Other | |
| AINS LLC | 62 | $97,000 | Other | |
| Ameriinfo Inc | 50 | $68,000 | Other | |
| Mavin Technologies,Inc | 48 | $96,595 | Other | |
| Dakota Consulting, Inc. | 45 | $84,500 | Other | |
| PECC TECH | 45 | $61,000 | Other | |
| Cyber Infotech LLC | 44 | $88,263 | Other | |
| Digital Infuzion, Inc. | 43 | $97,490 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 42 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 39 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Adventist Healthcare, Inc. | 37 | $87,360 | Other | |
| Open Text Inc. | 35 | $110,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Gaithersburg
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | $145,000 | -10.8% | 15 |
| Financial Managers | $140,000 | -11% | 5 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,450 | -17.9% | 10 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $123,626 | +19.5% | 19 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $123,000 | -28.3% | 15 |
| Sales Engineers | $112,500 | -9.3% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $104,000 | -19.3% | 47 |
| Engineers, All Other | $101,473 | -25.4% | 6 |
| Software Developers | $88,442 | -35.9% | 46 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $85,500 | -19.1% | 15 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $83,000 | -28.3% | 37 |
| Management Analysts | $80,371 | -34.1% | 24 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $80,351 | -44.6% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $80,000 | -27% | 11 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,500 | -23.8% | 9 |
| Compliance Officers | $77,930 | -11% | 24 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $76,000 | -32% | 9 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,500 | -39.3% | 26 |
| General and Operations Managers | $75,000 | -28.8% | 11 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $74,795 | -25.1% | 181 |
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 Gaithersburg, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Gaithersburg, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | $145,000 | $124,464 |
| Financial Managers | $140,000 | $120,172 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,450 | $108,541 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $123,626 | $106,117 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $123,000 | $105,579 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Gaithersburg, MD stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Gaithersburg, 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.