Median DOL Salary
$89,783
Total DOL Filings
2,873
Companies Hiring
549
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Germantown, MD$89,783
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Germantown, MD is 47.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Germantown
Highest-Paying Occupations in Germantown
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $112,901 | +9.1% | 7 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $86,733 | -40.2% | 21 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $85,301 | -38.2% | 25 |
| Sales Engineers | $80,000 | -35.5% | 16 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,000 | -37.3% | 66 |
| Civil Engineers | $75,046 | -25.2% | 23 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $75,000 | -25.7% | 7 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $65,237 | -34.3% | 7 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $65,000 | -34.9% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $65,000 | -23.4% | 11 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $62,400 | -24.9% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $58,240 | -20.8% | 15 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $57,522 | -41.8% | 6 |
| Biological Technicians | $48,304 | -1.6% | 16 |
| Statistical Assistants | $45,000 | -23.5% | 7 |
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 Germantown, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Germantown, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $112,901 | $96,911 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $86,733 | $74,449 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $85,301 | $73,220 |
| Sales Engineers | $80,000 | $68,670 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,000 | $66,953 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Germantown, MD stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Germantown, 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.