Software Developers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $132,590 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.75
10th percentile $82,450
90th percentile $189,260
Employed locally 200
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,450
    25th
    $103,980
    50th (median)
    $132,590
    75th
    $158,400
    90th
    $189,260

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$54,840
    Computer Systems Analysts$90,170
    Computer Network Support Specialists$80,420
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$81,600
    Computer Occupations, All Other$78,500
    Web Developers$111,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Maryland is $63.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.58 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Maryland is 0.4% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Maryland?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $82,450 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,980.