Median DOL Salary
$85,957
Total DOL Filings
608
Companies Hiring
319
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
LAUREL, MD$85,957
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in LAUREL, MD is 41.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in LAUREL
Highest-Paying Occupations in LAUREL
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $110,000 | -18.9% | 7 |
| Physicists | $98,000 | -40.2% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $79,250 | -36.3% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $67,870 | -35% | 11 |
| Civil Engineers | $63,960 | -36.2% | 12 |
| Management Analysts | $60,000 | -50.8% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $57,512 | -32.3% | 12 |
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 LAUREL, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
LAUREL, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $110,000 | $94,421 |
| Physicists | $98,000 | $84,120 |
| Electrical Engineers | $79,250 | $68,026 |
| Physical Therapists | $67,870 | $58,258 |
| Civil Engineers | $63,960 | $54,901 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how LAUREL, MD stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in LAUREL, 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.