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IT Support Specialist Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$64,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.13/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
12,200
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,691 #28 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Maryland, explained

It support specialists in Maryland earn a median of $64,750 per year ($31.13 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $38,760, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $106,150. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $64,750 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $64,750 is worth about $61,691 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #28 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,760
$18.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,750
$31.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$106,150
$51.03/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $64,750 $61,691
District of Columbia $80,950 $73,657 −$16,200
Virginia $65,040 $64,330 −$290
Delaware $62,160 $62,280 +$2,590
Pennsylvania $58,670 $60,130 +$6,080
West Virginia $55,350 $61,846 +$9,400

IT Support Specialist in Maryland: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Maryland?

It support specialists in Maryland earn a median of $64,750 per year ($31.13 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Maryland pay IT support specialists well?

At $64,750, Maryland pays 5% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 12,200 work in the state.

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