Salary guide, May 2025
SCADA / HMI Engineer pay in Maryland
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The median annual wage for Software Developers in Maryland was $138,680 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $109,120 and $178,000.
The Maryland median is $2,700 above the national median of $135,980, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 15-1252 Software Developers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about maryland?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $87,690 | $109,120 | $138,680 | $178,000 | $222,610 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42.16 | $52.46 | $66.67 | $85.58 | $107.03 |
BLS estimated 31,350 workers employed in this occupation in Maryland. Location quotient: 1.05.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $82,460 | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 | $214,670 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39.64 | $50.58 | $65.38 | $82.68 | $103.21 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $107,670 | $137,890 | $175,900 |
| May 2025 | $109,120 | $138,680 | $178,000 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 15-1252 Software Developers, Maryland. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 15-1252 Software Developers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $138,900 | $105,670 to $200,910 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $132,850 | $103,920 to $170,700 |
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