Computer Programmer Salary in Maryland

Computer Programmers in Maryland have a median annual salary of $125,570, which works out to about $60.37 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $93,140 to $127,900, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Computer Programmer pay in Maryland at a glance

Median annual salary

$125,570

Median hourly wage

$60.37/hr

Average annual salary

$117,210

Average hourly wage

$56.35/hr

25th percentile

$93,140

75th percentile

$127,900

10th percentile

$74,470

90th percentile

$158,880

People employed

2,490

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid computer programmer roles in Maryland.

10th percentile
$74,470
25th percentile
$93,140
Median percentile
$125,570
75th percentile
$127,900
90th percentile
$158,880

Maryland vs U.S. salary

The median salary for computer programmer roles in Maryland is about 25.1% above the U.S. median of $100,390 for the same occupation.

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How much does a computer programmer make in Maryland?

Half of computer programmer roles in Maryland report earning more than $125,570 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $117,210 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $93,140 and a quarter are above $127,900, so most computer programmer pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect computer programmer pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.