H-1B Salary in Maryland, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Maryland (FY2019–2026).28,447 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Maryland.
Filing Volume Trend, Maryland
Top H-1B Roles in Maryland
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 6,108 | $125K | MD detail → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 2,047 | $108K | MD detail → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,241 | $105K | Salary data → |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 976 | $101K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 931 | $124K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 836 | $110K | Salary data → |
| Computer Programmers | 755 | $96K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 662 | $131K | MD detail → |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 499 | $95K | Salary data → |
| Accountants and Auditors | 461 | $88K | MD detail → |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 458 | $93K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 453 | $112K | MD detail → |
| Database Administrators | 444 | $105K | Salary data → |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 422 | $115K | Salary data → |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 400 | $108K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Maryland
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Maryland (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Maryland
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for Maryland, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3,292 | 2,675 | $75K |
| Rockville | 3,133 | 2,668 | $90K |
| Columbia | 2,321 | 2,081 | $93K |
| Bethesda | 1,618 | 1,417 | $88K |
| Gaithersburg | 1,366 | 1,183 | $88K |
| Germantown | 869 | 797 | $95K |
| Silver Spring | 784 | 612 | $66K |
| Frederick | 587 | 499 | $72K |
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.