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Data Scientist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$65.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $98,106/year ($8,176/month) for a single filer
Maryland is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Data Scientists (3rd of 50), with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 3,340 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $136,370 a year — though pay ranges from $77,930 for newcomers to $213,270 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $100,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $136,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,340 Data Scientist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Data Scientist salary of $136,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $98,106 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $136,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,463 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,432 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$6,369 |
| Take-home (annual) | $98,106 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,176 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Maryland?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Maryland is $136,370 per year ($65.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $100,370 and $169,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $136,370, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $98,106 per year ($8,176 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,340 Data Scientist jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.