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Bethesda, Maryland Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 23, 2026

Active Listings

32

Avg Salary Range

$119K - $174K

Remote %

3%

Ghost Rate

17%

H-1B Sponsors

42%

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Bethesda, MD commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 109.8).

Explore 32 Bethesda Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Bethesda, MD
Approx. cost index: 109.8
Washington, DC6 mi · cost index 110.8Arlington, VA7 mi · cost index 110.2Reston, VA14 mi · cost index 109.8Baltimore, MD33 mi · cost index 101.4Philadelphia, PA123 mi · cost index 101.8Bethesda, MD32 Jobs · 3% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Bethesda:$135,000/yr
Current: Bethesda, MD

$135,000

BEA Price Parity: 109.8

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$145,574

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 8% more expensive+8% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $135,000 in Bethesda, you need at least $145,574 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both MD and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Bethesda

Nurse (Consultant/MHPT/PCMH)
2
Physician (Neurology)
2
Senior Project Manager - Construction, Corporate Interiors
1
Principal Software Engineer - TS/SCI
1
Sr. Software Engineer (Software Engineer, Backend/AI (Remote)
1
Software Engineer
1
Engineering Operations Manager
1
Supply Technician
1
Food Service Worker
1
Mental Health Case Manager
1

Top Hiring Companies

M

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense

16 listings

C

Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy

2 listings

O

Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

2 listings

C

Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC

1 listing

V

VMD Corp

1 listing

A

Advantage Technical

1 listing

B

Base-2 Solutions

1 listing

M

MT Newswires

1 listing

F

Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 3%On-site: 97%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 6 scored listings in Bethesda.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

33%

Ambitious

(2 jobs)

17%

Overloaded

(1 jobs)

50%

Unrealistic

(3 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

USAJOBS23Google Jobs5Lever1Trabajo.org1Dutch Tavern1LinkedIn1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Bethesda?

There are 32 active job listings in Bethesda, MD right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 104.

What is the average salary in Bethesda?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Bethesda is $119K to $174K. Median salary sits at $135K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Bethesda jobs are remote?

3% of active Bethesda listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Bethesda?

The average ghost probability across scored Bethesda listings is 17%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Bethesda?

The most active employers in Bethesda include Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense, Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations, Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC, VMD Corp. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.