Prevailing Wage in Maryland
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 7,175 certified filings in Maryland
$106,620Median Prevailing Wage
$118,543Avg. Actual Salary
+14%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
7,175Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Maryland is $106,620 across 7,175 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 14% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Maryland
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 2,254 | $71,906 |
| Level II | 2,665 | $104,312 |
| Level III | 1,093 | $126,568 |
| Level IV | 687 | $149,677 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Maryland: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 279 | $112,936 | $114,808 |
| Software Engineer | 226 | $112,771 | $116,737 |
| Assistant Professor | 129 | $77,159 | $135,654 |
| Research Fellow | 110 | $63,040 | $100,497 |
| Physical Therapist | 98 | $86,137 | $90,125 |
| Research Associate | 84 | $67,379 | $75,719 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 80 | $132,895 | $141,985 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 79 | $60,079 | $78,182 |
| Occupational Therapist | 71 | $77,764 | $78,744 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 57 | $75,067 | $91,391 |
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