Median DOL Salary
$76,161
Total DOL Filings
163
Companies Hiring
118
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
POTOMAC, MD$76,161
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in POTOMAC, MD is 25% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in POTOMAC
Highest-Paying Occupations in POTOMAC
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,032 | -19.5% | 6 |
| Civil Engineers | $61,000 | -39.2% | 19 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $55,723 | -34.4% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $41,226 | -44% | 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 POTOMAC, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
POTOMAC, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,032 | $53,246 |
| Civil Engineers | $61,000 | $52,361 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $55,723 | $47,831 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $41,226 | $35,387 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.