Median DOL Salary
$87,454
Total DOL Filings
555
Companies Hiring
110
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Sparks, MD$87,454
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Sparks, MD is 43.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Sparks
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capgemini America Inc | 91 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 90 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Bill Me Later, Inc. | 77 | $113,503 | Other | |
| Becton Dickinson and Company | 58 | $112,609 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 37 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| IGATE Solutions LLC | 28 | $68,100 | Staffing | |
| KCI Technologies Inc. | 23 | $88,337 | Other | |
| Firaxis Games, Inc. | 10 | $71,000 | Other | |
| ELEMENT VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC | 9 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 9 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| Element Fleet Corporation | 7 | $126,270 | Other | |
| PayPal, Inc. | 7 | $140,556 | Other | |
| Apex Tool Group | 7 | $100,100 | Other | |
| cyberThink Inc | 6 | $78,000 | Other | |
| Pioneer Consulting, LLC | 5 | $89,128 | Other | |
| Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. | 5 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Surya Systems, Inc. | 5 | $75,546 | Other | |
| Alderson Loop LLC | 5 | $100,000 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 5 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Brimrose Corp of America | 4 | $70,980 | Other | |
| FILA U.S.A Inc. | 4 | $62,067 | Other | |
| Envestnet Financial Technologies,Inc. | 4 | $124,931 | Other | |
| WEBB-MASON INC | 4 | $95,405 | Other | |
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc | 3 | $91,687 | Other | |
| X-GENE, INC. | 3 | $77,251 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Sparks
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,744 | -4.6% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $71,011 | -29.2% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $60,611 | -45.8% | 5 |
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 Sparks, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Sparks, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,744 | $137,119 |
| Civil Engineers | $71,011 | $60,954 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $60,611 | $52,027 |
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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.