Median DOL Salary
$76,020
Total DOL Filings
120
Companies Hiring
57
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Takoma Park, MD$76,020
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Takoma Park, MD is 24.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Takoma Park
Highest-Paying Occupations in Takoma Park
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $85,000 | -23.9% | 6 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,161 | -25.7% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,747 | -36.7% | 13 |
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 Takoma Park, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Takoma Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $85,000 | $72,961 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,161 | $51,640 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,747 | $46,135 |
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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.