Median DOL Salary
$86,787
Total DOL Filings
2,395
Companies Hiring
836
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Silver Spring, MD$86,787
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Silver Spring, MD is 42.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Silver Spring
Highest-Paying Occupations in Silver Spring
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $122,196 | -28.8% | 8 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,598 | -21.7% | 7 |
| Sales Managers | $100,026 | -22.6% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $99,411 | -22.9% | 72 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $99,106 | -4.3% | 80 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $95,157 | -9.9% | 16 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $94,796 | -5% | 25 |
| Microbiologists | $94,558 | -6.4% | 6 |
| Financial Managers | $91,763 | -41.7% | 5 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $81,120 | -38.8% | 17 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $80,814 | -30.2% | 32 |
| Physical Therapists | $76,606 | -26.6% | 79 |
| General and Operations Managers | $75,000 | -28.8% | 9 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $74,490 | -24.7% | 26 |
| Occupational Therapists | $70,470 | -30.8% | 21 |
| Civil Engineers | $70,000 | -30.2% | 21 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $70,000 | -14.7% | 5 |
| Registered Nurses | $68,182 | -29.6% | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,683 | -39.4% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $62,000 | -49.1% | 17 |
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 Silver Spring, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Silver Spring, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $122,196 | $104,889 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,598 | $103,518 |
| Sales Managers | $100,026 | $85,860 |
| Statisticians | $99,411 | $85,331 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $99,106 | $85,070 |
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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.