Data Analyst Salary in Maryland: $92K Median

The average Data Analyst salary in Maryland is $92,400 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $60,060 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $152,460 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Data Analysts in Maryland earn approximately 10% more than the US national median ($84,000 nationally vs $92,400 in Maryland). Maryland's cost-of-living index of 116 partially offsets the higher salary.

Yes — Data Analyst salaries in Maryland grew approximately 520.0% year-over-year, from $14,903 in 2025 to $92,400 in 2026. This reflects the broader Technology sector's wage growth, driven by SQL and Python demand.

Top-paying Maryland metros for Data Analysts: Baltimore ($92K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

Data analyst employment projected to grow 23% through 2034 — much faster than average. Demand driven by data-driven decision-making across every industry. Maryland's top industries include Healthcare (Johns Hopkins), Government/Defense, Biotech, and the state's unemployment rate is 3.2% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Maryland has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $92,400, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: SQL, Python, dbt, Looker/Tableau, Snowflake, GenAI for analytics. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Maryland employers.

Based on levels.fyi data and what I'm seeing from comparable offers, total compensation for this level is closer to $X base plus equity. Can we close the gap on base or front-load the RSU grant? Beyond base, negotiate: Sign-on bonus ($25K-$100K is standard at Big Tech), RSU refreshers and accelerated vesting cliffs, Remote/hybrid flexibility and home-office stipend, Annual learning budget and conference allowance. Walk-away anchor for Maryland: $80,348.