Data Scientists pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $170,170 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Hagerstown earn between $96,550 and $128,220.
- $76K10th
- $97K25th
- $97KMedian
- $128K75th
- $170K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $130,630 | $10,886 | $62.80 |
| Median | $97,190 | $8,099 | $46.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,550 | $8,046 | $46.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,220 | $10,685 | $61.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Data scientists in Hagerstown earn 9% less than the Maryland average ($144,080) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $130,630 | $97,190 | $76,080 | $170,170 | 50 |
| Maryland | $144,080 | $136,370 | $77,930 | $213,270 | 3,340 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $130,630, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $94,484 a year, or $7,874 a month and $3,634 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $95,458 | $7,955 |
| Working in MD | $94,484 | $7,874 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $130,630 buys what about $138,716 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 2nd of 3 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($152,210).
- Baltimore$152,210
- Hagerstown$130,630
- Lexington Park$128,660
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Hagerstown?
$62.80 an hour on average, and $46.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $94,484 a year ($7,874 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $130,630. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do data scientists earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.26, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.26).
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