Maryland's H1B market is heavily influenced by its position as the gateway to Washington, DC's federal contracting ecosystem. SAIC, Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Booz Allen Hamilton dominate the state's H1B filings from their Maryland headquarters, while Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland add significant research and academic H1B demand. The state's median H1B wage of $112,000 reflects a predominance of senior technical roles.
Key fact: The NSA, NIH, FDA, and multiple intelligence agencies are headquartered in Maryland — creating a massive security-clearance-adjacent tech workforce, though most classified roles cannot be filled by H1B holders.
| Employer | Avg Wage |
|---|---|
| SAIC | $115,000 |
| Leidos | $118,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $108,000 |
| Northrop Grumman | $122,000 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | $122,000 |
| Lockheed Martin | $125,000 |
| T. Rowe Price | $128,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosure data, FY2024. Sorted by H1B filing volume.
| Job Title | Avg Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $118,000 |
| Systems Engineer | $115,000 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $122,000 |
| Data Scientist | $125,000 |
| Network Engineer | $108,000 |
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